You may be found guilty of invasion of privacy if you fail to close the drapes on the patient's window when providing care.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The client who has been hospitalized for a fractured femur expresses surprise that she is so tired arter sitting up in the chair for a short period of time. The nurse explains that:
1. Decreased mobility creates venous vasodilation and stasis 2. Decreased mobility may interfere with the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide 3. Decreased mobility may cause a negative calcium balance as a result of calcium loss from bone 4. Decreased mobility causes decreases in muscular strength
The nurse is meeting with a family that is facing the death of their father. The family tells the nurse they are looking for ways to help him and themselves during this period. In order to help this family, what would the nurse need to do first?
A) Assess the faith needs of the group B) Diagnose any faith-related problems and evaluate their ability to provide spiritual care for themselves C) Inform the family it is out of the nurse's scope of care to provide spiritual guidance D) Contact clergy to provide professional guidance
The nurse receives reports on the following patients at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following care activities could be delegated to a nursing assistant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ambulating a patient who had an emergency appendectomy 8 hours ago, has stable vital signs, and needs to ambulate for the second time b. Assisting a patient who was in an automobile accident and whose right arm and leg are in traction with bathing c. Feeding a patient recovering from a stroke resulting in difficulty holding a spoon d. Taking vital signs, including blood pressure, for a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes and a history of hypertension e. Measuring a bed-bound patient's pressure ulcer and assessing the patient's risk for skin breakdown when turning the patient
Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate in regards to the regulation of dietary supplements by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act?
1. Dietary supplements are checked for label accuracy. 2. Dietary supplements do not have to demonstrate effectiveness. 3. Dietary supplements are tested prior to marketing. 4. Dietary supplements are determined to be safe before being placed on the market.