A client who has been a resident of the long-term care facility for 6 months is complaining of shortness of breath. The nurse will perform a focused assessment that includes:
1. Auscultation of the hypogastric region.
2. Client's lifestyle.
3. Use of a pulse oximeter.
4. Shape of pupils.
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Rationale:
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Which of the following is a true statement regarding use of animals in research?
a. Nurses are almost never involved with animal research. b. Research studies should be conducted on whether animals should be used in research. c. The Institutional Review Board gives the same scrutiny to animal research as it does to research with human subjects. d. The main goal of the Public Health Service policy is to ensure the humane treatment of animals used in research.
The Joint Commission restricts the use of restraints to the least restrictive device necessary to prevent disruption of needed care. The order for restraints must include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Type b. Duration c. Purpose d. Location e. Size
A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure. The mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained,the legal informed consent for treatment on behalf of a minor child will be obtained from
1. the divorced parent withoutcustody. 2. a cohabitating unmarried boyfriendof the child's mother. 3. a grandparent who lives in the homewith the child. 4. a babysitter with written proxyconsent.
How are the terms drug and medication different in the health care environment?
a. Medications must be prescribed, whereas drugs are available over the counter. b. Medications are used to treat health problems, whereas drugs can be abused. c. Drugs are always illegal, whereas medications are legal. d. There is no difference between these two terms.