For which of the following purposes is a graphic flowsheet superior to other methods of recording data?
a. Providing easy documentation of routine vital signs
b. Seeing the patterns of a patient's fever
c. Describing the symptoms accompanying a rising temperature
d. Checking to make sure vitals signs were taken
ANS: B
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The RN has assigned the nursing assistant (NA) a task. The NA becomes angry and begins yelling at the RN. Which of the following is the best approach for the RN to take?
a. Tell the NA that you will let her leave early if she will do this for you. b. Ignore her and reassign the task. c. Meet with the NA to explore his or her feelings and the reason for resistance. d. Call the nursing supervisor and report the NA for insubordination.
The nurse planning to conduct a qualitative research study should have which understanding about ethical issues in naturalistic settings?
a. It is not possible to obtain informed consent from study participants. b. The emerging nature of the research design may require ongoing negotiation of consent. c. The researcher-participant interaction is intentionally therapeutic in nature. d. Validation of data by cross-checking research findings with participants taints the study.
A patient has infarct of the right anterior cerebral artery. The nurse would attribute which assessment findings to this condition? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The patient is incontinent of urine. 2. The patient cannot move the right leg. 3. The patient does not respond to light touch on the feet. 4. The patient cannot speak. 5. The patient has paralysis of the right arm.
A client develops postpartum hematoma as a result of prolonged pressure during labor
What are the initial nursing considerations for postpartum hematoma? A) Avoid giving an analgesic to the client B) Apply warm compresses at the perineal area C) Perform incision and ligation of a blood vessel D) Assess perineal area for discoloration and swelling