The nurse recognizes which of the following as a common behavioral sign of autism?
a. Clinging behavior toward parents
b. Creative imaginative play with peers
c. Early language development
d. Indifference to being hugged or held
Answer: d. Indifference to being hugged or held
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics. The nurse demonstrates aggressive communication when stating:
a. "Please let me know when you start to have pain." b. "Let's practice some guided imagery." c. "Let's try repositioning you." d. "I will only medicate you every 4 hours."
Which of these steps is correct when a nurse is instilling two medications into a client's enteral tube?
a. Clamp the tube, attach the syringe, add both medications, release the clamp, and flush with 30 cc water. b. Attach the syringe, pour 30 cc of one medication, open the clamp, rinse with 5 cc water, pour remaining medication into the tube, and flush with 30 to 50 cc water. c. Attach the syringe, pour both medications into the tube, open the clamp, and flush with 30 to 50 cc water. d. Aspirate gastric contents, attach the syringe, pour each medication sequentially into the tube, and flush with 100 cc water
The nurse believes that her need for individual malpractice insurance is decreased because she practices in a small-town home health agency. What is true about this situation?
1. Residents of small towns are less likely to bring suit than residents of urban areas. 2. Slower paced environments, such as home health care, are less likely to create situations in which the nurse makes an error. 3. Nurses working in home health are covered by mandatory federal malpractice insurance policies. 4. Home health care is an area in which the risk of lawsuit is higher than in many other practice areas.
A client who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day tells the nurse that she will need to be taken outside to have a cigarette while recovering from surgery. Which of the following can the nurse respond to this client?
1. "That can be arranged." 2. "You really should stop smoking before the surgery." 3. "Your physician will prescribe medication to help reduce the nicotine cravings." 4. "I can assign someone who will be responsible for transporting you to the smoking section."