When removing a bedpan after use, the homemaker/home health aide first
a. sterilizes it
b. observes the contents
c. empties and cleans it
d. replaces it with a clean bedpan
b. observes the contents
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A client had a total knee replacement performed 3 days ago and is now preparing for discharge home. What discharge teaching should the nurse provide to this client? Select all that apply
A) Guidelines for safely resuming normal activities B) Potential side effects of prescribed medications C) Information about the signs and symptoms of infection D) Information about follow-up appointments that may be required E) The importance of leg exercises and deep breathing and coughing
The patient asks the nurse what apoptosis means. The nurse will explain that apoptosis refers to
a. alteration of cellular functions. b. inhibition of cell division. c. prevention of cell phase progression. d. slow, planned cellular death.
A woman who had a hysterectomy yesterday is now ordered clear liquids. Before administering the diet, the nurse should check for:
a. feelings of hunger. b. bowel sounds. c. a gag reflex. d. nausea.
A client's wife walked out on the family. The client became angry, breaking china and destroying potted plants. A neighbor convinced him to seek help at the local crisis center
Which question would the crisis nurse ask to determine the client's immediate problem? 1. "What did you do to cause your wife to leave?" 2. "Do you feel in control at this time?" 3. "What brings you here today?" 4. "How would you handle this situation if you had a second chance?"