On admission, show the patient how to use the call light and place it where the patient can reach it
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The nurse notes the amount and color of the urine the patient with urolithiasis has voided. While using Standard Precautions, what should be the nurse's next action?
a. Discard the urine b. Add the urine to a 24-hour collector c. Send the urine to the laboratory d. Strain the urine
A client presents at the health care provider's office with complaints of a bulls-eye rash on his upper leg. Which question should the nurse ask first?
1. "Do you have any cats in your home?" 2. "Have you been camping in the last month?" 3. "Have you or close contacts had any flu-like symptoms within the last few weeks?" 4."Have you been in physical contact with anyone who has the same type of rash?"
The nurse caring for a patient with pediculosis capitis who has been prescribed lindane (Kwell) shampoo knows that an adverse effect of this medication, when used improperly, is which of the following?
A) Blister formation B) Scalp erythema C) Central nervous system toxicity D) Increased scaling of the scalp
The people of the United States depend on many agencies working under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for assistance, research, and protection. Which service would be expected under the HHS leadership?
a. Restricting the cost of prescriptions b. Limiting accessibility to family planning c. Ensuring food and drug safety d. Providing day care for low-income families