The nurse is providing care to a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. What should the nurse do to ensure personal protection while caring for this patient?
A. Wear a gown and sterile gloves.
B. Wear a gown and HEPA mask.
C. Wear a gown and eye goggles.
D. Wear a gown and surgical mask.
Answer: B
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The nurse admitting an adolescent for a physical exam asks the client if he prefers to have the parent with him or should the parent wait in the waiting room. When the nurse asks the client's preference, it indicates:
1. Belief the adolescent needs the mother present to provide a thorough history. 2. The mother is no longer in charge of the teen's health care. 3. The nurse respects the client enough to allow the choice to be his. 4. The nurse suspects the mother of abuse, and wants to talk to the teen alone.
Sodium ions are reabsorbed into the body by the aid of what catalyst?
A) Aldosterone B) Sodium bicarbonate C) Angiotensin D) Carbonic anhydrase
A client, who is diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, states to the nurse, "I do not want any further treatment but I am afraid my doctor will insist that I continue chemotherapy."
Which role is the nurse performing when informing the healthcare provider of the client's choice to stop treatment? A) Change agent B) Case manager C) Advocate D) Teacher
Which options reflect what the nurse should consider prior to administering medication to a hospitalized patient?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Correct, common dosage for this patient 2. Action of the medication 3. Cost of the medication 4. Signs of untoward reaction to the medication 5. Whether the patient's insurance covers the medication