The nurse is planning to utilize the core competency use informatics when providing patient care. Which action should the nurse perform when using this core competency?
A. Document the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient.
B. Search through a database of articles to find current research on wound care.
C. Change the sharps container in a patient's room.
D. Discuss the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist.
Answer: B
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A patient reports experiencing pain in the left lower leg and foot when walking. The nurse notes that the leg is slightly edematous and is hairless. This pain is relieved with rest. The nurse suspects that the patient may be experiencing:
A) Coronary artery disease B) Intermittent claudication C) Arterial embolus D) Raynaud's disease
In caring for autografts of a client's burn wound, the nurse would follow strict aseptic care of the donor site and the newly grafted wound, and take which of these actions?
a. Irrigate each site with prescribed antibiotic solution, and let the wound air dry. b. Massage the tissue around the grafts to in-crease the blood supply and speed up healing. c. Apply the prescribed pressure dressings to the sites. d. Remove the pressure dressings every other day.
The family of a client with SIADH asks the nurse if the water restriction is a punishment for the client's uncooperative behavior. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "No, limiting fluid intake decreases the risk of kidney failure." B. "No, limiting water intake prevents the client from losing too much fluid by vo-miting." C. "No, limiting fluid intake keeps the client's blood from becoming more dilute and causing other complications." D. "No, limiting fluid decreases the client's sense of thirst and prevents him from drinking liquids that contain an excess of sodium."