A resident has just moved to a long-term care facility. During the admission process, a series of laboratory tests was performed. While reviewing the test results, the nurse notes the presence of bacteria in the urine
Which of the actions by the nurse should be completed next?
A) Review the nursing assessment for reports consistent with a urinary tract infection.
B) Notify the physician.
C) Order a culture and sensitivity to identify the exact type of bacteria.
D) Order a repeat urinalysis to confirm the initial test.
A
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A patient has an outcome of ambulating three times a day. The patient does not ambulate the entire day. What should the nurse do next?
a. Walk the patient. b. Reassess the patient. c. Change the goal for the patient. d. Continue with the plan for the patient.
The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching session with an Asian patient to evaluate the patient's ability to change a dressing. The patient speaks very little English
What would be the best way to make sure the patient understands the discharge teaching? A) Ask the patient to repeat the instructions B) Write the procedure out for the patient C) Use a translator during the teaching session D) Have the patient demonstrate the dressing change
What traits did the hospital industry and medical profession most value in nurses at the beginning
of the 20th century? A) Self motivation, autonomy, and productivity B) Cost consciousness, clinical skill, and unwavering obedience C) Broad education, compassion, and concern for the patient D) Technical skill, industry, and obedience
A nurse walks into a client's room and finds him having difficulty breathing and complaining of chest pain. He has bradycardia and hypotension. What should the nurse do next?
A) Take vital signs again in 15 to 30 minutes. B) Document the data and report it later. C) Ask the client if he is anxious or afraid. D) Report findings to the physician immediately.