List at least five facts or pieces of information that you should obtain in shift report.
What will be an ideal response?
Changes in patients' conditions, information about new patients, names of patients who were discharged or died, any incidents that occurred involving patients, new physicians' orders, and special events for patients that will occur during your shift.
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A) active transport. B) osmosis and diffusion. C) renal transport. D) cell membrane activation.
The mother of two young children has been diagnosed with HIV and expresses fear of dying. How should the nurse best respond to the patient?
A) "Would you like me to have the chaplain come speak with you?" B) "You'll learn much about the promise of a cure for HIV." C) "Can you tell me what concerns you most about dying?" D) "You need to maintain hope because you may live for several years."
A female patient asks the nurse for help because her husband has not been able to attain an erection in several months. What can the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Assess for the most recent sexual practices. 2. Suggest that she seek psychiatric counseling. 3. Suggest that they both see a marriage counselor. 4. Provide a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis).
A nurse is caring for a client with paraplegia. Which would be most helpful for the client to use to pull up to a sitting position?
A) Side rail B) Trapeze C) Bed cradle D) An intravenous (IV) pole