While you were washing dishes last night, a glass broke and nicked your hand. When you care for patients, you should
A. wear gloves.
B. apply hand lotion frequently.
C. use plenty of alcohol gel.
D. avoid getting the injury wet.
Answer: A
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A nurse notes an older adult puts excessive amounts of salt on her food. What intervention by the nurse is best?
a. Teach the adult how salt intake relates to hypertension. b. Ask the older adult why she puts so much salt on food. c. Encourage the older adult to use less salt on her food. d. Explore other herbs and flavor enhancers with the adult.
It is important for nurses to be critical thinkers because:
a. All clients are unique and have individual needs and differences b. All nursing actions are based on theoretical knowledge c. Nurses choose their actions primarily by following professional guidelines d. Nurses provide care based on individual client preferences
When a student asks the instructor to define the philosophical stand of utilitarianism, the instructor gives the example of:
1. an army officer sacrificing six paratroopers to save 100 prisoners of war. 2. a priest burning down his church because it was defiled by Satanists. 3. a mother jumping off a cliff with her baby to avoid being captured by Indians. 4. murdering captured enemies because they will not divulge military secrets.
The nurse is providing education for a patient taking bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets daily. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates the need for further teaching?
a. "I should swallow the pill intact." b. "I should take the pills with milk or dairy products." c. "The pill will be effective within 6 to 12 hours." d. "Most people take the pill at bedtime, with good results in the morning."