The Patient's Bill of Rights is
A. given to patients only if requested.
B. provided to all patients upon hospital admission.
C. given to clients who are receiving care in the home.
D. not a legally binding document.
Answer: B
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1. The parent wants to ensure that nothing goes wrong with the child. 2. The parent is interested because he is also in the medical field. 3. The parent wants to support his child before, during, and immediately after the procedure. 4. The parent wants to ensure that the correct medication is being used.
The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis of the hip. Which intervention would be appropriate for this client?
A) Provide moist heat packs to affected joint 3 times each day. B) Instruct on the importance of strict bed rest. C) Provide NSAIDs when pain is severe. D) Provide opioid pain medication as prescribed.
Which assessment findings should be reported to the physician immediately?
a. Mongolian spots c. Jaundice after 48 hours b. Circumoral cyanosis d. Conjunctival he-morrhage
Which instruction does the nurse provide to the female client about obtaining a clean-voided urine specimen?
1. Use a clean specimen cup for testing. 2. Collect at least 100 to 150 ml of urine. 3. Wash the perineal area with soap and water. 4. Void some urine and then collect the sample.