List three ways in which the nursing assistant can avoid liability for incidents in the home.
What will be an ideal response?
· Perform procedures in the way you were taught.
· Monitor for safety hazards.
· Seek guidance from the proper person before taking action in a questionable situation.
· Do not overstep your authority.
· Do not perform skills that you have not been trained to do.
· Do only what you are assigned to do.
You might also like to view...
During an interview, a patient attempts to change the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response
a. "Are you trying to avoid answering these questions?" b. "I am uncomfortable talking to patients about my personal life." c. "I am sure we can solve your problems if you describe them to me." d. "The time we spend together is for you to discuss your problems and concerns."
A client is scheduled for a pelvic sonogram tomorrow. What instruction should the client receive prior to the sonogram?
a. The sonogram will be performed while the client is lying in the dorsal lithotomy position. b. The client needs to report the presence of any metal objects within the body c. The client will be placed in a scanning tunnel d. The client needs to have a full bladder for the test to be performed
When teaching the client about the effects of a miotic medication, the nurse plans to tell the client that the medication will:
1. Reshape the lens to eliminate blurred vision. 2. Interrupt the drainage of aqueous humor from the eye. 3. Dilate the pupil to reduce intraocular pressure. 4. Lower intraocular pressure and improve blood flow to the retina.
The nurse is evaluating care provided to a patient with the nursing diagnosis of activity intolerance because of aortic regurgitation. Which outcome indicates that care has been effective?
a. Stated maintained bedrest to reduce fatigue b. Engaged in desired daily and social activities c. Completed activities of daily living with assistance d. Reported no longer participates in gardening hobby