The nurse asks you to apply a hot pack. After applying the pack, you need to check the application site:
a. Every 5 minutes
b. Every 10 minutes
c. Every 15 minutes
d. Every 20 minutes
A
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The home care nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for a kitchen fire. What actions can the nurse recommend to reduce the risk of this occurring? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid placing electrical items near a water source B) Instruct the patient to stay in the kitchen while cooking C) Encourage the use of meal delivery services to reduce cooking D) Recommend the use of a timer to check the food on the stove E) Suggest a microwave be used to heat liquids and not the stove
Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: ___________. Ordered: 100 mL D5W
with 500 mg Claforan to infuse over 1 h. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The mother of a 4-year-old boy states, "I can't believe my son has type 1 diabetes. We eat well and I was so careful during the pregnancy. What could have caused this?" How should the nurse respond?
1. "There must have been something you were exposed to during your pregnancy that caused it." 2. "Are there others in your family that have type 1 diabetes?" 3. "He must have been allowed to eat too much sugar." 4. "We are not certain what causes type 1 diabetes." 5. "It is thought to be a combination of factors."
A woman who lives several miles away from her aging father seeks the help of a home
care agency to look after him. What expenses should the nurse say are covered by Medicare? A) Spiritual support provided by chaplains B) Home delivery of meals C) Personal care services by a housekeeper D) Visits by a physical therapist