Nurses incorporate epidemiology into their practice and function in epidemiologic roles through (select all that apply):
a. Policy making and enforcement
b. Collection, reporting, analysis, and interpretation of data
c. Environmental risk communication
d. Documentation on patient charts and records
B, C, D
The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th options are examples of the use of epidemiology in practice. The first op-tion does not apply to epidemiology.
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been in a coma for several days. Appropriate care for the client's eyes includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Clean the eyes with saline solution and cotton balls. 2. Instill artificial tears into lower eyelids as ordered. 3. Monitor eyes for exudate. 4. Eyes require no special hygiene. 5. Administer moist compresses every 2–4 hours.
Your patient, a 72-year-old retired Methodist minister, has just made a decision to enter hospice care. He sighs and then states in a shaky voice, "I prayed to God for healing, but He hasn't answered. I guess it's my time to go
"Your best response would be which of the following? a. "I know God cares for you; I'm sure He heard your prayers and will answer them in His time." b. "I'm glad you're here now. We'll take good care of you." c. "You seem to be feeling down; would you like to speak with the chaplain or your minister?" d. "You may need some medication to help you through this hard time; I'll call your physician."
A client has just undergone surgery for placement of an adjustable gastric band. This type of surgery is called:
a. absorptive c. restrictive b. limiting d. intermittent
The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. Which antidote will the nurse plan to administer?
1. Apomorphine 2. Atropine 3. Acetate of ammonia 4. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)