The nurse preparing a client to go to the radiology department for a chest x-ray notes that the client is wearing a religious medal on a chain around the neck. The client, a Catholic, expresses a concern about removing the medal. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A. Asking the client to remove the medal until the x-ray has been completed
B. Assisting the client in pinning the medal and chain to the waistband of the client's pajama bottoms
C. Asking the client to place the medal in the top drawer of the bedside stand just before leaving for the radiology department
D. Telling the client that the medal and chain will be kept at the nurses' station for safekeeping while the client is undergoing the x-ray
Ans: B. Assisting the client in pinning the medal and chain to the waistband of the client's pajama bottoms
You might also like to view...
Fibrous bands running directly from one bone to another that strengthen the joint and help prevent movement in undesirable directions are called:
a. Bursa. b. Tendons. c. Cartilage. d. Ligaments.
The decisions about a terminally ill client's remaining time belong to the
1. person. 2. family members. 3. medical care team. 4. spiritual advisor.
Which immunization should be given with caution to children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
a. Influenza b. Varicella c. Pneumococcal d. Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
The nurse is identifying nursing diagnoses for a patient's care. In which order should the nurse complete this process? Place in order the steps of the process.Choice 1. Draw conclusions about the present health status.Choice 2. Determine etiologies and categorize problems.Choice 3. Cluster cues and identify data gaps.Choice 4. Verify the problem or diagnoses.Choice 5. Recognize significant cues.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).