Most bariatric patients are too large to walk.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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The patient is hearing and sight impaired. The spouse brought the patient's hearing aids 2 days ago and will bring the patient's glasses today. Which of the following teaching strategies would be least effective in the ICU setting? a. Patient education channel c. Lecture b. Written materials d. Discussion
"I don't understand," the woman said. "It's my husband who is the alcoholic, not me. Why are you asking me to get involved in his treatment?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "You are codependent. You will need to learn how to function independently." b. "You are an enabler covering up for your husband, and you have to learn how not to do that." c. "You are as ill as he is, just in a different way. You also need treatment." d. "You have been hurt by his drinking; you will need support as you try to help your husband stop drinking."
The school nurse is leaving campus after work when an accident occurs on the playground. The nurse responds and treats the injured students. Which standard of care would most likely determine liability?
1. The reasonably prudent pediatric nurse 2. The reasonably prudent general duty hospital nurse 3. The reasonably prudent school nurse 4. The reasonably prudent nurse in an emergency situation
A child needs to receive an antibiotic by intravenous administration. Which of the following precautions should be followed when administering an IV to children?
a. An infusion pump must not be used b. Medications should not be administered by this route c. Compatibility between medication and fluid should be checked d. The antibiotic can be administered with another antibiotic