What action should a nurse take in order to reduce the risk of liability? Select all that apply
a. Provide accurate documentation of client visits.
b. Inform clients of their rights of appeal.
c. Refer clients to the providers of their choice.
d. Utilize care planning whenever possible.
ANS: A, B
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A) Client is now receiving mechanical ventilation. B) Client's level of pain has decreased. C) Respiratory rate and depth are within acceptable parameters. D) Fluid intake and output are balanced.
To minimize an older adult's risk for developing postsurgical atelectasis, the nurse does which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Regularly assesses and medicates for pain b. Teaches effective deep-breathing tech-niques c. Provides oxygen via nasal cannula d. Encourages the patient to drink all fluids on meal trays e. Assesses lung sounds frequently
A premature infant with respiratory distress syndrome receives artificial surfactant. How would the nurse explain surfactant therapy to the parents?
1. "Surfactant improves the ability of your baby's lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.". 2. "The drug keeps your baby from requiring too much sedation.". 3. "Surfactant is used to reduce episodes of periodic apnea.". 4. "Your baby needs this medication to fight a possible respiratory tract infection.".
Symptoms of hyperparathyroidism include: a. paraesthesia, abdominal pain, constipation andgallstones
b. paraesthesia, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and renalstones. c. bone weakness, abdominal pain, constipation andgallstones. d. bone weakness, abdominal pain, constipation and renal stones.