Describe three ways in which the nursing assistant can protect a patient's privacy.
What will be an ideal response?
Prevent unnecessary exposure of body parts; knock and pause before entering a room; close all curtains when giving care; leave the room when visitors are present; do not eavesdrop on telephone calls; do not force a patient to accept your beliefs or views; keep information about patients confidential. (Other answers may also be correct.)
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A) Carotid B) Popliteal C) Jugular D) Basilic
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A patient has been receiving intravenous penicillin for pneumonia for several days and begins to complain of generalized itching. The nurse auscultates bilateral wheezing and notes a temperature of 38.5° C (101° F)
Which is the correct action by the nurse? a. Administer the next dose and continue to evaluate the patient's symptoms. b. Ask the prescriber if an antihistamine can be given to relieve the itching. c. Contact the prescriber to request an order for a chest radiograph. d. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber of the symptoms.
The students and faculty of a school of nursing are pleased that the school has recently been granted a renewal of its current accreditation. Accreditation of a school of nursing is based primarily on which of the following?
A) The proportion of graduates who pass the NCLEX-RN® B) The academic credentials of faculty members C) The findings of an external review committee D) The overall contribution of the school to the body of nursing knowledge