Which of the following is the highest priority for admission to inpatient care?
A) Confusion or disorientation
B) Need for medication changes
C) Safety of self or others
D) Withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs
C
Feedback: Safety is a priority; the inpatient setting provides for the safety of the client and/or others.
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The nurse is using an EHR system. Which feature does not improve the safety of patient care delivered by the nurse?
a. Physician order entry b. Decision support tools c. Elimination of poor handwriting d. Improved accessibility
The nurse is caring for a woman who gave birth to a preterm infant. The nurse is aware that what are possible causes of preterm delivery? (Select all that apply.)
a. Placenta previa b. Gestational diabetes c. Pregnancy-induced hypertension d. Hyperemesis gravidarum e. Chloasma
Ordered: Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses in 50 mL D5W over 40 min. On hand: Injectable 2-
mL vial with 40 mg/mL. The patient weighs 169 lb. Use 20 gtt/mL tubing. The injection should be mixed with 50 mL D5W. The drop rate will be ___________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse has identified a priority problem on her unit. Which of the following statements is true regarding addressing a priority problem?
A) Setting priorities involves skipping interventions. B) Priorities are set at predetermined intervals throughout the shift. C) A priority problem requires a nursing intervention before another problem is addressed. D) Priority of problems is established and continued according to the nursing plan of care. E) The physician is responsible for determining priority of patient needs.