The nurse finishes discharge teaching for the client after a home assessment. Which action by the client requires follow-up information from the home care nurse?
a. Stores a flashlight next to the bed
b. Checks batteries in the smoke detector
c. Stores the area rugs in the basement
d. Leaves a loaded gun in the nightstand
D
The nurse needs to teach the client to keep the gun unloaded in a locked area and the bullets in a separate area for safety. Storing a flashlight, checking smoke detector batteries, and removing area rugs are suitable safety measures.
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a. transparent film b. hydrocolloid c. fluffy absorbent d. wet-to-dry
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1. "Pharyngitis is not usually caused by bacteria, so I do not have to be concerned with getting it." 2. "Because the provider may not know for sure if the pharyngitis is caused by Streptococcus, antibiotics should be prescribed." 3. "Even though the child may have a fever and a sore throat, antibiotics may not be necessary." 4. "If a child has influenza, antibiotics are necessary to prevent pharyngitis."
The community health nurse has to evaluate nursing research articles on community health nursing and diabetes for credibility and reliability. Which is one of the best databases to search for these articles?
A) CINAHL B) DIRLINE C) ERIC D) Google