The nurse is preparing to apply antiemboli stockings to a postoperative client. Which of the following should be done first, before applying the stockings?
A)
Assess for circulatory problems.
B)
Assess the client's blood pressure.
C)
Measure the calf.
D)
Clean the stockings.
A
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While the nurse is going over glucose testing, he talks about how expensive his medications and healthcare have become. The nurse can best provide support to him by stating A) "Don't worry, I don't think the total bill will be too much." B) "I don't know anything about insurance." C) "You only need to do this once a day so the supplies should last you a long time." D) "I believe that some parts of Medicare will cover preventative care, such as diabetes monitoring."
To obtain an endocervical smear, you should insert the Cytobrush through the speculum into the cervical os approximately 1 cm and
a. leave the Cytobrush in the cervical os for 30 seconds to ensure saturation. b. rotate the Cytobrush 360° clockwise and then counterclockwise. c. rotate the Cytobrush 360° clockwise. d. swab the endocervix in a forward and backward brushing motion.
The hospital has outsourced housekeeping services to an independent contractor. A patient, who was injured in a fall on wet flooring, brings suit against the company. Does the hospital also hold liability?
1. No, secondary to the doctrine of respondeat superior. 2. Maybe, secondary to the doctrine of dual servant. 3. Yes, secondary to the doctrine of borrowed servant. 4. Perhaps, secondary to the doctrine of ostensible authority.
The nurse manager of a medical-surgical unit is completing assignments for the day shift staff. The client with which electrolyte laboratory value is assigned to the LPN/LVN?
A. Calcium level of 9.5 mg/dL B. Magnesium level of 4.1 mEq/L C. Potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L D. Sodium level of 120 mEq/L