A resident's bowel movement has a strong odor. You should:
a. Tell the person that the bowel movement smells
b. Ask what the person ate
c. Control your body language
d. Avoid eyes contact with the person
C
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The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to cooperate for a dressing change. The nurse tells the patient that he or she will tie the patient down if the patient does not hold still. Which action did the nurse commit?
a. Assault b. Unintentional tort c. Battery d. Felony
A client is abstaining from meat and dairy products during Lent and refuses to select these items when making meal choices. Which actions by the nurse support the client's nutritional and religious needs?
Select all that apply. A) Ask the healthcare provider to discuss the impact of the restricted diet on the client's health. B) Provide soy milk products as supplements. C) Add powder protein supplements to the client's water pitcher. D) Ask the client what foods are typically consumed during this period of time. E) Consult with a dietitian for food choices to meet the client's needs.
Anticoagulant therapy is used to:
1. thin the blood. 2. lyse existing clots. 3. increase viscosity of the blood. 4. prevent new clot formation.
The scrub nurse is preparing to access a sterilized item; however, the item is missing the appropriate sterilization tag. What action should the nurse take?
1. Substitute the item with another similar item that has been properly sterilized. 2. Use the item. 3. Request another item be brought that has the appropriate sterilization tag. 4. Inform the physician that the item does not have the sterilization tag and use the item.