A resident is on aspiration precautions. When the person is done eating, you need to check his mouth for:
a. Pocketing
b. The need for oral hygiene
c. Food stains
d. Gum disease
A
You might also like to view...
The nurse is working for a hospital that holds an agreement with a local organ procurement organization (OPO). The patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 and discussions have been held with the family about withdrawing life support
Which statement by the nurse best describes requirements that must be met to sustain Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation? a. "I need to notify TransLife (OPO) of my patient's impending death." b. "I will contact the physician to obtain informed consent for organ donation." c. "The charge nurse will notify TransLife (OPO) once the patient has been pronounced brain dead." d. "I need the physician to evaluate my patient's suitability for organ donation."
What is a cardiovascular sign of impending death?
a. Cheyne-Stokes respiration b. Bounding pulse c. Cyanosis of the extremities d. Increased blood pressure
Ginkgo biloba has been shown to produce modest improvements among
A. clinical depressive patients B. Alzheimer's disease patients C. heroin abusers D. bodybuilders
Continuous support during labour reduces interventions such as epidural, ventouse and caesarean
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.