Body sites with tubes, drains, and surgical dressings are managed using ____________________ technique.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sterile
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Differentiate between evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) and research utilization (RU) by selecting the correct statements. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Research utilization focuses on research into a set of clinical problems. 2. Research utilization is broader than evidence-based nursing practice. 3. The number of evidence-based practice centers in nursing is decreasing in the United States while research utilization is expanding. 4. Nurses play an active role in locating a solution for health care concerns when involved in evidence-based nursing practice. 5. Research utilization begins with existing research that needs to be implemented in practice.
The nurse is caring for a patient with schizotypal personality disorder. The nurse anticipates providing patient education regarding which type of medication?
1. Typical antipsychotic 2. Atypical antipsychotic 3. Tricyclic antidepressant 4. Mood stabilizer
The nurse is interviewing an older adult client prior to performing a head-to-toe assessment
Which of the following statements by the client indicate that the client's skin may appear more damaged than another person this client's age? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I know I drink too much alcohol, but why stop now?" 2. "I've smoked 1–2 packs per day for the last 48 years.". 3. "My sister was a ‘sun-worshipper,' but I avoided the sun because it made my skin feel too dry.". 4. "I used to work as a radiology tech.". 5. "I was exposed to Agent Orange during the war.".
The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile and needs to be turned every 2 hours. The patient has poor lower extremity circulation, and the nurse is concerned about irritation of the patient's toes. One strategy that the nurse could use is
a. A foot cradle. b. A trochanter roll. c. The trapeze bar. d. Hand rolls.