A nurse is caring for a patient in the last stages of leukemia and is aware that the patient is at risk from the bacteria of his own body. Which is an example of internal bacteria?
a. Beta-hemolytic streptococci
b. Streptococcus pneumoniae
c. Streptococcus viridans
d. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D
Internal bacteria such as P. aeruginosa and Escherichia coli are capable of attacking the com-promised immune system from inside the body.
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The nurse is caring for a client with sialadenitis. What comfort measures may the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Applying warm compresses b. Massaging salivary glands c. Offering fluids every hour d. Providing lemon-glycerin swabs e. Reminding the client to avoid speaking
A patient with tendonitis asks what the tendon does. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that tendons
a. connect bone to muscle b. provide strength to muscle c. lubricate joints with synovial fluid d. relieve friction between moving parts
Monica is a 55-year-old woman who has suffered from diabetes mellitus for 30 years. The nurse enters the room to check routine vital signs and sees that both Monica and her husband appear upset; they tell the nurse to leave
Which of the following responses by the nurse reflect an accurate understanding of family-focused chronic illness care? 1. "I need to take Monica's vital signs. You (husband) can return when I am done." 2. "I'm so pleased you understand your disease, Monica." 3. "Has your doctor talked with you about your future?" 4. "I will give you some more time to be alone. Let me know if you have questions."
Considering dispute resolution, which statement is true regarding what occurs during mediation?
A) It uses a neutral third party; is a confidential, legally nonbinding process designed to help bring the parties together to devise a solution to the conflict B) It asks questions to clarify the issues C) It makes a final decision for the parties in conflict D) It involves presentation of evidence including that of expert witnesses