The nurse learns that a new client is a former significant other and an initial session is scheduled for early in the afternoon. Which action should the nurse take to maintain professional boundaries?

A client is being discharged home after a large myocardial infarction and subsequent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. The client's sternal wound has not yet healed

What statement by the client most indicates a higher risk of developing sepsis after discharge? a. "All my friends and neighbors are planning a party for me." b. "I hope I can get my water turned back on when I get home." c. "I am going to have my daughter scoop the cat litter box." d. "My grandkids are so excited to have me coming home!"

After teaching a class to a group of students about the most common health problems affecting older adults in the community, which of the following if identified by the students would alert the instructor to the need for additional teaching?

A) Arthritis B) Hypertension C) Emphysema D) Peripheral vascular disease

Which statement(s) by the new graduate nurse indicates a need for further instruction about documentation? Select all that apply

1) "I can wait until the end of the shift to document my care." 2) "Charting every 2 hours is the most appropriate way to document nursing care." 3) "I find it easier to chart before I go to lunch, and then after my shift report." 4) "I should chart as soon as possible after nursing care is given."

According to research findings, the prevalence of bloodborne pathogens in homeless persons with co-occurring severe mental illness:

a. is strongly associated with substance abuse and injection drug use b. is significantly higher among females than males c. is not very high and therefore not a priority concern of mental health professionals d. corresponds to the prevalence rate within the general population