The Petersons have just lost their home in a fire. An on-call nurse from a community counseling center has been called in to the Emergency Room to help the Petersons with this traumatic event
Which of the following interventions would be a priority for the Petersons at this time?
A) Arranging for follow-up therapy
B) Completing a family genogram
C) Assessing the impact of the loss on their lifestyle
D) Arranging for emergency shelter and food supplies
D
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One of a manager's daily management tasks is to
A) evaluate the quality of patient care. B) write formal evaluations. C) develop policies and procedures. D) accept verbal orders.
About 30 minutes following the morning medication pass, the nurse's aide informs the nurse that one of the patients on their team is complaining of "hot sweats."
The aide also states that his temperature is now 101.5 °F. Knowing that some medications can cause hyperthermia, the nurse reviews his medications. From the following patient list, which patient is at high risk for developing an elevated temperature? A) Patient with hypertension being treated with Prinivil (Lisinopril). B) Suicidal patient who overdosed on his monoamine oxidase (MOA) inhibitor. C) Postoperative patient receiving Oxycodone (OxyContin) for his pain. D) Patient with C. difficile receiving Vancocin (Vancomycin) IV every 6 hours.
Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform to prevent drying of the oral mucous membranes and lips in a dying client?
A) Place the client in a cool temperature. B) Provide water to the client at regular intervals. C) Provide the client with absorbent pads. D) Provide oral care and ice chips with petroleum jelly.
What are some methods that nursing staff can use to manage personal stress levels (select all that apply)?
a. Take personal time each day. b. Take on extra shifts to keep the mind oc-cupied. c. Get enough sleep. d. Pay attention to diet and exercise. e. Have a strong support network of friends and family.