Standard precautions are used for
A) contacting blood and body fluids.
B) passing meal trays.
C) documentation.
D) giving report to the nurse.
A
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1. "Why don't you go to lunch and I'll give your client something for pain." 2. "I went out with my friends last night and got so drunk on two drinks." 3. "I think Mr. Mathews in room 212 is a drug abuser, because he's always asking for something for pain." 4. "I have a urinary tract infection, and I've had to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes."
An occupational health nurse overhears an employee talking to his manager about a 65-year-old coworker. What phenomenon would the nurse identify when hearing the employee state, "He should just retire and make way for some new blood."?
A) Intolerance B) Ageism C) Dependence D) Nonspecific prejudice
Your are assigned to a 69-year-old patient who complains that her legs are cold all the time and her skin is dry and itchy. Which are of the patient's body are optimal for examining skin turgor?
a. the upper arms and lower back c. the anterior chest and abdomen b. the thighs and lower abdomen d. over the clavicle and the lower arms
A client who is receiving lithium comes to the clinic for an evaluation. During the visit, the client reports a fine hand tremor. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Immediately obtain a specimen to determine the client's blood drug concentration. B) Suggest that the client take the medication with meals or snacks. C) Assist the client in minimizing exposure to stressors. D) Encourage the client to elevate the affected hand on a pillow.