In a normal distribution, about 68% of all values lie within two standard deviations from the mean
A) True
B) False
B
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The nurse asks the client to repeat the information taught during the discharge teaching session. The client states, "I have forgotten everything you just said." Which action by the nurse would is appropriate at this time?
A) Writing down and repeating the information as the nurse teaches B) Having the client wait to ask questions until after the presentation C) Assigning another nurse to provide the teaching for the client D) Asking the client their preferred learning strategies
The nurse instills erythromycin ointment into the eyes of all newborns just after birth to prevent:
a. nystagmus c. retinopathy b. ophthalmia neonatorum d. strabismus
A new nurse on the orthopedic unit makes a medication error. Which statements by the nurse manager foster a safe environment in which nurses will report medication errors?
1. "Many of us have made a medication error in our careers. The most important issue is to identify why the error occurred." 2. "I know you could not feel any worse than you already do. We need to discuss how this error happened and how we can prevent it from happening again." 3. "It's really good that your patient is okay and did not suffer any harmful effects of this error. We should discuss why this error occurred and how it can be prevented in the future." 4. "Because you are a new nurse, we should sit down and discuss the procedure you followed to see what you could have done to prevent this error." 5. "We need to sit down as soon as possible and write up an incident report describing everything you did incorrectly that caused this error."
A nurse is caring for a client with poorly managed diabetes mellitus who has a serious foot ulcer. When she informs him that the physician has ordered a wound care nurse to examine his foot, the client asks why he should see anyone other than this nurse. He states, "It's no big deal. I'll keep it covered and put antibiotic ointment on it." What is the nurse's best response?
a) "We're very concerned about your foot and we want to provide the best possible care for you." b) "This is a big deal and you need to recognize how serious it is." c) "This is the physician's recommendation. The wound care nurse will see you today." d) "You could lose your foot if you don't see the wound care nurse."