How can the nurse prevent injury from a needlestick?
1. Recap the needle before disposal.
2. Remove the needle from the syringe.
3. Immediately discard the needle and syringe in a puncture-proof container.
4. Stick it into the patient's mattress until it can be disposed of.
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Standard Precautions recommend the use of puncture-resistant containers for disposing of all needles and sharps.
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A) Medullary bone pain B) Papilledema C) Fluid retention/weight gain D) Atrial arrhythmia
Early postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss greater than
a. 500 mL in the first 24 hours after vaginal delivery b. 750 mL in the first 24 hours after vaginal delivery c. 1000 mL in the first 48 hours after cesarean delivery d. 1500 mL in the first 48 hours after cesarean delivery
When assessing the older adult patient's skin for indications of melanoma, the nurse should inspect for a(n)
a. thick, adherent scale with a soft center. b. small, inflamed lesion that bleeds easily. c. irregularly shaped multicolored mole. d. small, purple, hard nodule beneath the skin surface.
Which vitamin facilitates the absorption of iron by the epithelial cells of the duodenum and jejunum?
a. B6 b. C c. E d. B12