The nurse is aware that of all the reported falls in the United States, only 1% to 5% result in a ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Fracture
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When a child has "strep throat," which of these actions should the nurse emphasize with the caregivers?
a. ensure completion of the prescribed antibiotics to prevent further complications b. maintain treatment with antihistamines and decongestants to decrease the incidence of reoccurrence c. isolate the child from caregivers and friends who have never had "strep throat" for 48 to 72 hours d. allow the child to follow a usual routine of activity and rest
The client with leukemia asks his nurse why he is so susceptible to infection when his white blood cell count is so high. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The number of white blood cells is falsely high because of the severe dehydra-tion that accompanies leukemia." B. "Even though you have a lot of white blood cells, they are immature and not able to prevent or fight infection." C. "Your white blood cells have been poisoned by chemotherapy and are now non-functional." D. "It is the platelets, not the white blood cells, that protect you from infection."
The majority of the treatment team maintains that a patient diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder needs external limits and careful observation, however two nurses state, "The patient is really a pleasant person
We shouldn't be so judgmental.". The most likely reason for the difference in staff opinions is that the patient has been using which coping mechanisms? a. Idealization and devaluation b. Projection and rationalization c. Splitting and projective identification d. Reaction formation and identification
In providing the care, which division of tasks is best for the nurse to assign?
a. the lpn removes the subclavian catheter with the rn supervising to ensure that sterile procedure is followed b. after the hcp removes the subclavian catheter the lpn updates the plan of care and the rn starts the new iv and antibiotics c. after the rn removes the subclavian catheter the UAP applies pressure to the site and covers the area with a dressing d. after the rn removes the subclavian catheter the lpn obtains vs and the uap transports the tip to the lab