A patient with a hip fracture may complain of pain in the knee.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The informatics nurse is reviewing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule. Which personal health information does this act expect to be protected? Select all that apply.
A) Age B) Name C) Address D) Telephone number E) Social Security number
A patient has been diagnosed with a fungal infection in the intertriginous areas of the toes. The nurse would assess which area for this infection?
1. The area between the toes 2. The distal end of the toes 3. The base of the toenails 4. The underside of the toes
The home care nurse assists a client with impaired fine motor skills. Which should the nurse implement to benefit the client?
1. Large-print medication labels 2. Flip open medication organizer 3. Telephone with vibrating ringer 4. Color-coded medication schedule
A patient's plan of care includes the goal of increasing mobility this shift. As the patient is ambulating to the bathroom at the beginning of the shift, the patient suffers a fall. The nurse should revise the plan of care first by
a. Asking physical therapy to assist the patient because of the new injuries. b. Disregarding all previous diagnoses and establishing a new plan of care. c. Reassessing the patient. d. Setting new priorities for the patient.