A physician has ordered the nurse to collect a urine specimen from a client. Which
specimens most likely needs to be stored at a cold temperature before transport to the
laboratory?
A) Catheterized urine specimen
B) 24-hour fractional urine specimen
C) Clean-catch urine specimen
D) Single voided urine specimen
B
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Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that an older patient is experiencing undernutrition?
1. Body mass index (BMI) of 20 2. Unintentional 3% weight loss over a month 3. Denial of taking a multiple vitamin supplement 4. Serum albumin slightly below normal, prealbumin and transferrin within normal limits
The nurse is explaining Parkinson's disease to the student nurse. Which statement by the nurse is correct regarding the pathophysiology of the disease?
a. "Regardless of the actual etiology, Par-kinson's is caused by depletion of dopa-mine and excess of acetylcholine." b. "The pathophysiology of the disease is caused by the deterioration of the myelin sheath of the basal ganglia." c. "Excess dopamine and deficient acetyl-choline are the cause of Parkinson's dis-ease." d. "When there is decreased dopamine up-take at receptors in brain cells, Parkinson's disease results."
Identify how the values of nexters and nurses nearing retirement may differ from those of other nurses
What will be an ideal response?
When working in a "Contact Precautions" area, wash your hands
A) after glove removal, while ensuring lack of contact with potentially contaminated surfaces or items. B) when entering and leaving the room. C) when entering the room. D) when leaving the room.