What is the term used to define an unexpected event involving death or serious injury to a client?
a. incident c. sentinel event
b. nosocomial effect d. malpractice
C
A sentinel event is an unexpected event involving death or serious injury to a patient.
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1. safe. 2. effective. 3. selective. 4. predictable.
A 28-year-old female client is brought to the mental health unit accompanied by her
mother. The mother reports that the client exhibits irritability and marked impulsivity. The healthcare provider suspects the client has borderline personality disorder and instructs the nurse to observe the client's behavior. What symptom should the nurse look for in the client? A) Suicide gestures and self-injurious behavior B) Excessive emotion and attention-seeking behavior C) Need for admiration and lack of empathy D) Inability to stay with other people
When evaluating the patient's temperature levels, the nurse expects the patient's temperature to be lower:
a. in the morning. b. after exercising. c. during periods of stress. d. during the postoperative period.