A nurse believes to be bullied at work. Which of the following actions by the perpetrator lead them to believe this?
a. Offering to help with their assignment
b. Asking them to switch a shift
c. Asking them to cover for a break
d. Being given the "silent treatment"
D
Being given the "silent treatment" is a sign of bullying. Offering to help with an assignment and asking to switch a shift or cover a break are not considered signs of bullying.
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Which of the following concepts are important to utilize when evaluating orders for restraints? (Select all that apply.)
a. Behaviors that necessitate the use of restraint are part of the nursing plan of care. b. A physician's order is required for restraint and includes a face-to-face evaluation. c. The physician's preference for the format of the order can override agency policy. d. Orders are time limited. Restraints are not ordered prn (as needed). e. It should be specified that restraints are to be removed periodically. f. Restraint orders are time dated and signed by the physician.
The home health nurse visits an older adult client's home prior to a client's discharge from the hospital to evaluate the home for any safety issues. Which situation if seen by the nurse would constitute the largest safety issue for this client?
A. A trapeze lift has been placed above the client's bed to assist with getting out of bed. B. The house has one bathroom with a traditional bathtub. C. Skid-proof strips have been placed on the area rugs in the house. D. Most of the houseplants appear to have dying foliage.
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A. peak B. trough C. weight D. dilution
While conducting a physical assessment, the nurse suspects that a male patient has a urinary tract or sexually transmitted infection. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision? Select all that apply.
A. Redness of the urinary meatus B. Discharge from the urinary meatus C. Swelling from the urinary meatus D. Urinary meatus on the ventral surface E. Urinary meatus on the dorsal surface