The nurse observes nursing assistive personnel (NAP) taking the following actions when caring for a patient with a retention catheter. Which action requires that the nurse intervene?
a. Taping the catheter to the skin on the patient's upper inner thigh
b. Cleaning around the patient's urinary meatus with soap and water
c. Using an alcohol-based hand cleaner before performing catheter care
d. Disconnecting the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain a specimen
Ans: d. Disconnecting the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain a specimen
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The nurse has an adequate understanding of the informatics nurse (IN) and informatics nurse specialist (INS) when making which of the following statements?
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Which item should the nurse offer to the patient who is to restart oral intake after being NPO due to nausea and vomiting?
a. Glass of orange juice b. Dish of lemon gelatin c. Cup of coffee with cream d. Bowl of hot chicken broth
The focal point of nursing is the nurse–client interaction. What must nurses consider when conducting the necessary assessment of their clients and significant others?
A) Their health disparities B) Their societal beliefs C) The subgroup they belong to D) Their own cultural orientation.