Nurses are responsible for the prevention of decubitus ulcers. Forces that contribute the formation of bed sores include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Unrelieved pressure.
2. Intermittent pressure.
3. Friction.
4. Shearing.
5. Vasodilation.
1,3,4
Rationale: Pressure ulcers are caused by localized ischemia due to the tissue's being caught between two hard surfaces.
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What will be an ideal response?
The management staff is investigating ways to decrease absenteeism that will also help to promote greater job satisfaction over the long term
Which suggestions should they consider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "We could convert a specified number of unused sick days to vacation days." 2. "Is there a way we could convert unused sick time to retirement credit?" 3. "I think we should stop putting a limit on how many sick days an employee can accumulate." 4. "We should think up some penalty for using more than a given number of sick days in a year." 5. "I think we should stay with our policy of taking away holiday time if the employee uses a sick day in the same week."
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a. below the patella with the blunt end of the reflex hammer. b. above the patella with the blunt end of the reflex hammer. c. below the patella with the narrow end of the reflex hammer. d. above the patella with the narrow end of the reflex hammer.
A competent older adult patient has a living will stating that resuscitation and heroic life support measures are to be avoided. The family members are not supportive of this directive. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Place the document on the chart. 2. Contact the Social Services department. 3. Notify the hospital attorney. 4. Explain to the patient that the conflict could invalidate the document.