Alcohol wipes are needed only when taking a rectal or oral temperature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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The emergency department nurse is working triage during a disaster. Why should the nurse tag a victim after assessment in a disaster situation?
A) To know the victim's name B) The tag states the triage category of the victim. C) Someone else does not duplicate the assessment. D) Call for immediate hospitalization.
The starfish analogy is exemplified in which of the following?
a. A unit manager resigns after continued tension between the administration and her regarding implementation of primary nursing. The primary nursing project dies. b. Nurses try to establish a clinic that pro-vides ambulatory care to parents and young children in an impoverished neighborhood. Community members ad-vocate for funding from political leaders and insurers. c. Alana, a new graduate, promotes conti-nence care based on evidence. When she presents her ideas, senior staff refuses to consider it. d. The head of a community health service moves on to another position. Programs are disbanded.
The parents of a newborn become concerned when they notice that their baby seems to stop breathing for a few seconds. After confirming the parents' findings by observing the newborn, which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
A) Notify the health care provider immediately. B) Assess the newborn for signs of respiratory distress. C) Reassure the parents that this is an expected pattern. D) Tell the parents not to worry since his color is fine.
Which behavior engaged in by a patient diagnosed with both schizophrenia and hepatitis C presents the community mental health nurse with the greatest need to share information ordinarily protected by the patient's right to confidentiality?
a. Engaging in unprotected sex b. Wearing the uniform of a police officer c. Expressing a "real hatred for the government" d. Stealing clothing and food from stores in the neighborhood