The nurse in the long-term care facility is aware that fire is particularly hazardous when:
1. Anesthetic gases are used
2. Heating appliances are used
3. People are incapacitated
4. Children have access to matches
5.
3
Rationale 1: Anesthetic gases are not used in the long-term care facility.
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A patient has sustained a stroke. The speech therapist tells you that the patient cannot control his epiglottis. You know that this patient
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The chief nurse officer (CNO) is planning the budget for the coming year. A new position has been added to the nursing administration cost center. The CNO is determining how many benefit hours should be allocated for this new position
Which days should the CNO include in this calculation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Sick days 2. Weekend days 3. Vacation days 4. Holidays 5. Bereavement days
The client is a 20-year-old African American male admitted with sickle cell crisis. The physician orders a low dose of medication that does not resolve the client's pain
When the nurse questions the order, the physician explains that African American males in this age range are likely to abuse drugs. What is the nurse's best response or action? A. Administer the medication as ordered. B. Assist the client to use additional pain relief measures, such as guided imagery and distraction. C. Explain to the client that the lower doses are better for him in the long run so that he will not build up a tolerance to the medication. D. Ask the physician to consult with the pain control specialist or sickle cell clinic to best meet this client's needs for pain relief.