Given below are some of the steps that a nurse followed while collecting a client's urine
sample from a retention catheter. Which is a correct step?
A) Wash the hands and put gloves on both the hands
B) Clamp the catheter for 20 minutes before collecting specimen
C) Unclamp the catheter just before inserting the needle
D) Explain the procedure to the client soon after completion
A
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Drinking is the only way that I can relieve that stress." What priority intervention would be beneficial for this patient? A) Commit the patient to a state mental health facility. B) Refer the patient to a comprehensive treatment program. C) Make an appointment for the patient to see a psychiatrist. D) Inform that there are other methods to relieve stress other than drinking alcohol.
An infant has just had an inguinal hernia repair. The child is being monitored in the same-day surgery recovery area. The nurse would expect to perform which of the following interventions:
a. Apply a pressure bandage to the wound b. Ensure that the diaper is snug and fastened securely c. Do not restrict activity d. Discouraged parents from participating in postoperative care
The nursing process from assessment through evaluation is used to promote a community's health. The process begins with a community assessment. This entails:
1. A logical, systematic approach to identifying community needs and clarifying problems 2. Identifying the weaknesses of a community 3. Performing the core functions of public health nursing 4. Assessing individual needs within a community
The nurse is collecting data for a patient with acute liver failure. Which laboratory test findings should the nurse recognize as supporting this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Elevated platelet count b. Elevated prothrombin time c. Elevated serum bilirubin level d. Elevated serum potassium level e. Elevated alanine aminotransferase level (ALT) f. Elevated aspartate aminotransferase level (AST)