When providing care for an incontinent patient, layer at least three to four absorbent pads under the patient to protect their skin
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A woman consults her physician about a study (Women's Health Initiative) discussing an increased risk for breast cancer if taking hormones. The physician can allay her fears by sharing which of the following findings?
A) Only women with a family history of breast cancer had an increased risk for developing breast cancer while on birth control pills. B) This 26% increased risk for developing invasive breast cancer occurred in women taking combined continuous estrogen-progesterone therapy. C) The increased risk for developing inflammatory breast cancer occurred in women taking hormone replacement therapy when they were over the age of 45. D) Follow-up studies demonstrated that there was only a 3% increase in risk for developing breast cancer if hormones were discontinued immediately.
A client is having difficulty with transferring from the bed to the chair with assistance. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use in the plan of care?
1. Immobility 2. Risk for injury 3. Activity intolerance 4. Alteration in activities of daily living
If a new nurse manager comes to a unit experiencing low morale and high turnover, which is the priority nursing action?
1. The nurse manager should ask members of the staff privately to discuss issues on the unit. 2. The staff should be made aware that bad attitudes and poor nursing care will not be tolerated. 3. The nurse manager should begin making small changes intended to improve morale and reduce turnover. 4. Charge nurses on the unit should be encouraged to meet with the manager to determine the problems with the staff.
Mrs. J had a 5 hour GTT. Explain why some GTTs are for 2 h, 3 h, or 5 h