The nurse notices that the client's continuous open-system tube-feeding set is almost empty. What action should the nurse take?
A)
Discontinue the feeding and hang a closed system bag.
B)
Wash out the set and add new feeding.
C)
Add tube feeding to the set.
D)
Flush the set with clear carbonated soda and discontinue.
B
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Which of the following statements shows the use of empathy in communicating with an older person?
a. "It must be difficult for you to care for your wife and father" b. "I know how you feel. My grandmother lived with us while I was growing up" c. "Growing old is not easy for anyone, especially with the added burden of caring for your wife and father" d. "I have visited with families who have spouses, parents, and grandparents with many more health problems than your wife and father"
The transplant clinic nurse is conducting patient education on the importance of follow-up health screening activities important in detecting complications associated with long-term immunosuppressant therapy
Which statement is most important for the nurse to include in the discussion? a. "Application of sunscreen may cause a reaction." b. "Avoid sun exposure during peak hours of the day." c. "Melanoma is the most common type of cancer." d. "Skin examinations should occur every 5 years."
Which of the following client behaviors are examples of active strategies of health promotion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Losing 10 pounds 2. Walking 1 mile each evening 3. Drinking vitamin D fortified milk 4. Driving a car equipped with airbags 5. Having regular blood pressure checks 6. Having a company-required hearing exam
A nurse sees the client grimace and documents that the client is in pain, without interviewing the client to obtain further cues. The nurse has:
A) impaired cluster interpretation. B) a lack of cues, or premature closure. C) ineffective database. D) inaccurate evaluation.