A client who has been the recipient of home health care has made the decision to discontinue hemodialysis. The client understands all of the consequences of this decision, and is not supported by his family
The nurse is meeting with the family to help them understand the significance of the client's decision and to help them support the client during this difficult time. In this situation, the nurse is acting in which of the following roles? A)
Caregiver
B)
Counselor
C)
Educator
D)
Advocate
D
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The nurse assessing a female client with a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dl would expect the client to report
a. chronic fatigue and activity intolerance. b. no significant manifestations. c. shortness of breath, worse on exertion. d. tachycardia and palpitations.
The nurse empties 80 mL of sanguineous drainage from the Jackson-Pratt drain in the client's hip after hip surgery. What other actions regarding the drain should the nurse take?
A. Flush the tubing with urokinase to ensure patency. B. Compress and close the drain to ensure suction. C. Advance the tubing ½ inch from the insertion site. D. Clamp the drain for 2 hours and release the clamp for 2 hours.
Most institutions use one or more types of future scheduling in their planning. Which of the following provides advantages for creativity and staff satisfaction in scheduling?
a. Pattern scheduling b. Preference scheduling c. Rules scheduling d. Self-scheduling
Which of the following accurately describes a recommended step when obtaining a capillary blood sample for glucose testing?
A) Prepare the lancet using clean technique. B) Hold the lancet perpendicular to the skin and prick the site with the lancet. C) Encourage bleeding by raising the hand above the heart. D) Gently smear a drop of blood on the pad of the test strip.