A nurse suspects that a client with a venipuncture is developing an infection. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to ensure that the client will remain free of infection?
A) Provide the client with plenty of fluids and antibiotics.
B) Maintain a low temperature and humid atmosphere in the client's room.
C) Elevate the client's extremity and massaging the infected area thoroughly.
D) Elevate the client's extremity and applying warm compresses.
D
You might also like to view...
A client who is breastfeeding has been diagnosed with postpartum depression after delivering her first child. Which medications might be prescribed for this client?
Select all that apply. A) Diazepam B) Phenytoin C) Paroxetine D) Fluoxetine E) Sertraline
What are legislated minimum staffing ratios?
A) Mandated by federal law B) Required by 28 states C) Proposed to improve care D) Necessary to reduce costs
In which of the following situations is the nurse manager using coercive power? Select all that apply
a. Informing a staff member the he will receive a raise because of his excellent nursing care b. Implying that an employee is at risk of losing his job due to lack of motivation c. Telling staff members that if they want to be considered for promotion, they must joinone of the organization's committees d. Threatening to fire a staff member if excessive tardiness continues e. Writing a letter of recommendation for a nurse who has resigned f. Threatening an employee with job loss if he does not agree to work overtime
Which of the following questions by the nurse would best fit the philosophy of the nursing mutual participation model of care (NMPMC)?
a. "Where have you been all morning?" b. "Have you brushed your child's teeth today?" c. "How does your child look to you today?" d. "Do you think your child's color is worse?"