Which action by the nurse breaches patient confidentiality? Select all that apply
1) Leaving patient data displayed on a computer screen where others may view it
2) Remaining logged on to the computer system after documenting patient care
3) Faxing a patient report to the nurses' station where the patient is being transferred
4) Informing the nurse manager of a change in the patient's condition
ANS: 1, 2
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Prior to discharge, the nurse anticipates the physician might also start him on which medication? a. Simethicone b. Disulfiram c. Metamucil d. Milk of magnesia
The nurse stresses to the home health patient that the acetaminophen pain medication should be taken:
a. as frequently as needed. b. before pain is severe. c. when pain becomes unbearable. d. sparingly and with caution.
The nurse is creating a nursing care plan for an older adult client who is regularly physically active. Which of the following topics would be included?
1. The older adult does not require as much fluid for rehydration when compared to a younger athlete. 2. The older adult can rely on their level of thirst to know when they need to replace fluids. 3. The older adult has typically lost some muscle as a result of age and will have a lower basal metabolic rate than the younger athlete. 4. The older adult may need to eat more than the younger athlete during training to help restore depleted energy stores.
Where is the point of maximal impulse (PMI) normally located?
A) In the left 5th intercostal space, 7 to 9 cm lateral to the sternum B) In the left 5th intercostal space, 10 to 12 cm lateral to the sternum C) In the left 5th intercostal space, in the anterior axillary line D) In the left 5th intercostal space, in the midaxillary line