You are assigned to care for a client with chronic dementia. You receive the following instructions. You should question
a. reality orientation
b. assist with activities of daily living
c. protect the client from injury
d. client can be up and about as desired
d. client can be up and about as desired
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A critically ill patient has developed a fever of 38.9°C, and blood cultures have been drawn and sent to the laboratory for culture and sensitivity testing. Determination of the culture will tell the care team
A) whether the infection is antibiotic resistant. B) the exact identity of the infectious microorganism. C) the most likely location of the infection. D) the most likely origin of the infection.
A child with severe pertussis has been prescribed erythromycin (Erythrocin) and prednisone (Deltasone). Four days later, the parent informs the clinic nurse the child is sleeping more than usual and is not eating well. Which response by the nurse is the m
A. "Go to the emergency department for an infection workup." B. "Let her sleep; she is just exhausted from having pertussis." C. "Stop the prednisone for now and see how she does tomorrow." D. "Take her temperature; if it's normal bring her in tomorrow."
The client with chronic rhinitis asks the nurse why nasal spray cannot be used as often as needed. What should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "Continuous use of nasal spray causes nosebleeds." 2. "Prolonged use of nasal spray dries the nasal mucosa." 3. "Continuous use causes rebound congestion, which increases frequency of use." 4. "Too much medication is absorbed through the mucosa and has a systemic effect on the circulation."
Practicing assertiveness positively impacts
A. Patient safety B. Job satisfaction C. Teamwork D. All of the above