Which of the following lighting schemes should the nurse manager integrate into the plan for a new long-term care facility?
A) Placement of multiple diffuse lighting sources
B) The use of large banks of windows to maximize direct sunlight
C) Placement of large fluorescent lighting panels centered in each room
D) Low levels of lighting to reduce glare and accommodate residents with light sensitivity
A
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The use of multiple diffuse lighting sources is ideal for older adults and would be preferable to direct sunlight, large, single lighting sources, or fluorescent lights.
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When assessing a client's abdomen, a nurse notes pain when depressing and releasing fingertip pressure in the right lower quadrant. How should this finding be documented?
a. "borborygmi present" b. "rebound tenderness" c. "separation of the rectus abdominis muscle in the RLQ" d. "tympany present"
Naltrexone (ReVia) is prescribed for a patient with alcohol dependency. What information should the nurse provide to the patient? Select all that apply
a. "This medication is part of a total program to help you remain abstinent from alcohol." b. "Do not use alcohol-containing products, such as aftershave lotion and mouthwash." c. "Avoid foods that contain tyramine, such as aged cheeses and meats." d. "This medication will help reduce the likelihood of a relapse." e. "This medication will eliminate your desire for alcohol."
A nurse asks the mother of a hospitalized client age 2 years to bring in his favorite blanket or stuffed animal. What sense is the nurse trying to stimulate with this intervention?
A) Gustatory B) Visual C) Tactile D) Auditory
It is necessary for the nurse manager to delegate tasks to the staff. Which of the following is a requirement of the delegation process?
1. Working alongside the staff to evaluate their care 2. Functioning from a laissez-faire style of leadership 3. Obtaining the employee's voluntary acceptance of the task 4. Communicating the work assignment in understandable terms