The nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for a burn injury in the home. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do to reduce this risk? Select all that apply.
A. Check the smoke detector battery annually.
B. Wear loose-fitting clothing when cooking.
C. Check routinely for the odor of gas.
D. Keep the hot water heater temperature at 120°F.
E. Suggest that no one smokes in the home.
Answer: E
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When asked, the patient rates his pain as a 2 at this time using a 0-to-10 pain scale. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding? A) Remind the patient that he is indeed experiencing pain. B) Reinforce teaching about the pain scale number system. C) Reassess the patient's pain in 30 minutes. D) Administer an analgesic and then reassess.
A patient, diagnosed with malnutrition, had an intradermal tuberculin skin test 3 days ago. The site is currently showing no signs of induration. The nurse realizes this finding would indicate which of the following?
1. no exposure to tuberculosis 2. an intact immune system 3. the test needs to be repeated 4. anergy
A nurse is applying for a new position. This position is one in which she will serve as a liaison between a hospital and a school of nursing
The nurse has to update her résumé to include her teaching experience. The goal of creating a curriculum vitae is to: a. Have a listing of facts about your professional life. b. Provide potential employers with information about where you are in your career. c. Respond quickly whenever a position becomes available. d. Be certain you can recall facts for a prospective position.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The five stages of dying are normal reactions to help people deal with approaching death. a. True b. False 2. If you are uncomfortable with a dying client, you should not say anything to your agency because you need your job. a. True b. False 3. One of the duties of the homemaker/home health aide is to notify the health care provider directly at the time of the client’s death. a. True b. False 4. A client who is terminally ill is unlikely to recover. a. True b. False 5. If a client is angry with you and says, “Why get dressed? I’m going to die anyway,” you should view this as a normal reaction. a. True b. False 6. Listening to a family regarding the care of the client is one of the duties of the homemaker/ home health aide. a. True b. False