A nurse caring for a patient who is immunosuppressed is diligent about protecting the patient from infection. When visitors come in, in addition to having them put on isolation attire, what should the nurse also prohibit?
a. Battery-operated DVD player
b. Book
c. Potted plant
d. Box of candy
C
The soil in the flowerpot is a reservoir for bacteria and fungi.
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Which assessment skills could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Assessment of abdomen 2. Collection of nursing history 3. Assessment of client's allergies 4. Measurement of vital signs
The nurse receives an order for Motrin and recognizes this as which drug name?
1. Generic 2. Brand 3. Chemical 4. Official
Opioids such as hydromorphone, fentanyl, and meperidine can cause excessive CNS de-pression in both the mother and newborn
Opioid antagonists such as naloxone (Narcan) can promptly reverse the CNS depressant effects, especially respiratory depression. The RN should use caution in administering naloxone to opioid dependent women in labor. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When caring for Mr. Rubens, the nursing assistant notices that he has several pill bottles in the drawer of his bedside table. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Report the situation to the supervising nurse immediately. B. Ask Mr. Rubens's wife what to do with the pill bottles. C. Allow Mr. Rubens to have privacy with his personal belongings. D. Remove the bottles without saying anything to Mr. Rubens.