A patient with a urinary diversion device is at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should the nurse perform for this patient?
A. Emptying the bag reservoir every 2 hours
B. Monitoring for foul-smelling urine
C. Teaching self-catheterization technique
D. Changing urine collection device every other day
Answer: A
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The nurse is creating a plan of car for a patient diagnosed with acute laryngitis. What intervention should be included in the patient's plan of care?
A) Place warm cloths on the patient's throat, as needed. B) Have the patient inhale warm steam three times daily. C) Encourage the patient to limit speech whenever possible. D) Limit the patient's fluid intake to 1.5 L/day.
Which statement correctly explains the etiology of Down syndrome?
a. There is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair. b. There is a missing chromosome on the 21st pair. c. There are two pairs of the 21st chromosome. d. The chromosome's 21st pair is missing.
The nurse is instructing an adolescent on ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). When evaluating the options, which is best when the client states being sexually active?
A) Having one sexual partner B) Abstinence C) Use a latex condom with a spermicide. D) Urinating after sexual intercourse
Which nurse in a managed care setting has the greatest responsibility for allocating resources to an individual patient?
a. Treatment nurse b. Case manager c. Risk manager d. Patient educator