Duty to act, breach of duty (substandard care), and injury and damages inflicted are all factors involved in:
-negligence
-abandonment
-breach of duty
-assault or battery
negligence
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a. Varicose veins b. Osteoporosis c. Hypertension d. Depression
The nurse has delegated skin care of a client with uremia to new unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the unit. In order to improve effectiveness of the care given, the nurse plans to:
1. Ask the UAP if the care was given. 2. Ask the client if the care was appropriate. 3. Accompany the UAP the first time and demonstrate care needed. 4. Closely observe the UAP each time the care is given.
A patient is experiencing delirium. Which of the following groups of medication should the nurse consider administering to help decrease delirium?
1. Neuroleptics 2. Opioids 3. Benzodiazapines 4. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Two nursing assistants should transfer a patient who is weak and disoriented.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)