A patient says that he hasn't felt "well" since he started working from home instead of going into the office everyday. The nurse realizes that which of the following needs is not being met for this patient?
a. psychological c. physiological
b. intellectual d. sociocultural
D
Psychological needs include self-esteem, feelings of security, happiness, and sadness. Intellectual needs are thinking and learning. Physiological needs include oxygen, water, food, sleep, and activity. Sociocultural needs include feelings of belonging and relationships.
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a. Assess for allergies to iodine. b. Administer intravenous fluids. c. Assess blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine results. d. Insert a Foley catheter. e. Administer a prophylactic antibiotic. f. Insert a central venous catheter.
Audiometry is testing that measures hearing acuity precisely. Who does the nurse know can perform audiometric testing?
A) School nurse B) Hearing aide salesperson C) Audiologist D) Office nurse
The nurse is searching for information about nurses' responsibility and accountability for appropriate delegation of tasks. Where should this nurse look for this information?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. State nurse practice acts 2. ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses 3. State medical association bylaws 4. ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice 5. Nursing rules and regulations as promulgated by the state
The action of the CNA that the nurse observes that would be harmful to a patient's skin is:
a. lifting the patient on the draw sheet to the stretcher. b. pulling the draw sheet out from under the patient. c. rolling the patient to the side to change the draw sheet. d. using the gait belt to lift the patient from the bed to a wheelchair.