When documenting patient care, the nurse understands that the most important reason for correct and accurate documentation is which of the following?
A) Legal representation to care
B) Conveyance of information
C) Assisting in organization of care
D) Noting the patient's response to interventions
Ans: B
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A) A respite from routine responsibilities and distractions B) A "get-away-from-it-all" trip to a monastery or private resort C) A time for spiritual reunions shared by members of a religious faith D) A structured, group meeting devoted to psychological re-evaluation
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a. be similar. b. show many tics and grimaces. c. be at opposite ends of the continuum. d. show unusual bizarre gestures or posturing.
A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of a newborn who plan to bottle-feed. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limiting the feeding to 15 minutes b. Propping the bottle for night feedings is acceptable c. Proper technique for cleansing the bottles and nipples d. Feeding infant on alternate sides of the lap e. Use of bottled water without fluoride should be avoided to mix powdered formula.
The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a patient following a tympanoplasty. Which intervention should the nurse implement in the immediate postoperative period?
a. Keep the patient flat in bed. b. Encourage deep breathing and coughing. c. Reposition the patient quickly to reduce nausea and vomiting. d. Position the patient's head with the af-fected ear touching the mattress.