Which action upholds a patient's right to privacy and is not in conflict with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
a. Informing the oncoming shift that a new patient is depressed about her divorce
b. Giving a treatment progress to the daughter-in-law of a patient
c. Telling a nurse from another floor that a patient is taking medication for AIDS
d. Telling the patient in an adjoining room that another patient is going to surgery for a face lift
A
Medical information can be shared with oncoming shifts or persons who will be caring for the patient, but it cannot be shared with others without the patient's consent.
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A patient's most recent blood work reveals low levels of albumin. This assessment finding should suggest the possibility of what nursing diagnosis?
A) Risk for imbalanced fluid volume related to low albumin B) Risk for infection related to low albumin C) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to low albumin D) Impaired skin integrity related to low albumin
Rapid onset of decreased vision, halos around lights, and severe eye pain are indications of
a. closed-angle glaucoma. b. open-angle glaucoma. c. retinal detachment. d. diabetic retinopathy.
The nurse will train the tracheostomy patient and caregiver that reusable supplies need to be disinfected at least weekly. Which of the following methods is recommended for cleaning tracheostomy supplies at home? (Select all that apply.)
a. Boil reusable (boilable) supplies for 5 minutes. Allow to cool and dry. b. Boil reusable (boilable) supplies for 15 minutes. Allow to cool and dry. c. Soak reusable supplies in equal parts of vinegar and water for 30 minutes. Remove, rinse thoroughly, and dry. d. Soak reusable supplies in prepared solutions of quaternary ammonium chloride compounds according to the manufacturer's instructions. Rinse and dry.
It is safe to assume that people strictly adhere to the practices of their religion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.