While caring for the client with a recurrent fever, the nurse plans for:
1. Morning care to provide for personal hygiene.
2. Afternoon care.
3. HS care.
4. PRN care.
4
Rationale: The nurse will offer AM care, but this might not meet the client's needs.
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A nurse is caring for a client after a stroke. What actions may the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess neurologic status with the Glasgow Coma Scale. b. Check and document oxygen saturation every 1 to 2 hours. c. Cluster client care to allow periods of uninterrupted rest. d. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees to prevent aspiration. e. Position the client supine with the head in a neutral midline position.
What has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggested to greatly decrease the risk of medication errors?
A) Drug bar code system B) Medications automatically dispensed to patients at predetermined times C) Use of medication nurses to administer all ordered medications D) Have patients' medications kept at the bedside for self-administration
The primary objective of pain control for dying clients is to block pain and suppress level of consciousness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During an endocrine assessment, the nurse asks specific questions about the patient's employment. What rationale would the nurse provide for this line of questioning?
1. Occupational exposure to some toxic chemicals may be implicated in the development of endocrine disorders. 2. People in occupations that require sitting for long periods are at higher risk for endocrine disorders. 3. People who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke are at high risk for development of thyroid disorders. 4. People working in occupations requiring lifting are at higher risk for development of adrenal disorders.