During orientation at a public health agency, the supervisor informed the nurse that all nurses were legally covered because the agency had its own malpractice/negligence insurance. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Ask to see a copy of the policy and make sure it totals at least $1 million per occurrence.
b. Continue to carry personal liability insurance for self-protection.
c. Express gratitude because of the high cost of carrying personal liability insurance.
d. Concentrate on providing the best care possible to avoid lawsuits.
ANS: B
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1. "My legs are so cold that they feel like ice." 2. "My ankles and feet are always swollen." 3. "The skin on my leg looks so pale." 4. "When I walk around a lot, my legs just ache." 5. "I have an ulcer on my inner leg above my ankle that just bleeds and bleeds."
A parent reports that her water is not fluoridated and questions the nurse whether she should start giving fluoride supplements to her 9-year-old child. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "Fluoride supplements are not needed until your child is 13 years of age." B) "Using a fluoride-containing toothpaste and mouthwash products eliminates the need for supplementation." C) "In the absence of fluoridated water supplies, supplementation is recommended." D) "Recommendations about using fluoride supplements are overrated."
To avoid ________ and administration of other medications, always wash and completely dry the pill crusher.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).