A nurse is assisting a patient to shave his beard. Which of the following statements accurately describes a recommended step in this process?
A) Cover the patient with a blanket.
B) Fill a basin with cool water.
C) Apply cream to area to be shaved in a layer about ½-inch thick.
D) Shave against the direction of hair growth in upward, short strokes
C
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A nurse is caring for clients as a member of the rehabilitation team. Which activities should the nurse complete as part of the nurse's role? (Select all that apply.)
a. Maintain the safety of adaptive devices by monitoring their function and making repairs. b. Coordinate rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care. c. Assist clients to identify support services and resources for the coordination of services. d. Counsel clients and family members on strategies to cope with disability. e. Support the client's choices by acting as an advocate for the client and family.
During orientation a newly employed nurse asks about the process of reporting such things as bomb threats to the organization. The person conducting the orientation says, "Well, I guess you should call 911
" What is incorrect about this statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The person who is doing the orientation should be aware of the reporting policy. 2. The nurse should have been told to notify security. 3. The nurse should never call 911 from the hospital. 4. The nurse should have been told to follow the reporting policy. 5. The nurse should have been reported as suspicious for asking the question.
You are working in an outpatient clinic. A client says she is having "some complaints" with her voiding patterns lately
a. You are about to do a history and physical examination. Explain some of the things you would include in both of these. b. What signs and symptoms do you expect to see with urinary disorders?
The nurse caring for a woman who is experiencing preterm labor explains that fetal viability begins when the lungs are developed enough to support life at:
A) 20 weeks. B) 26 weeks. C) 22 weeks. D) 24 weeks.