A nurse is discharging a patient who required teaching about how to change the dressing on his foot
The nurse wants to ensure that the patient understands the signs and symptoms of infection and is preparing written materials for him to take home to refer to. Because the nurse does not know the patient's reading ability, she should prepare written materials to be read at the _____ grade level. A. fifth
B. sixth
C. eighth
D. ninth
A
Individualize teaching materials to meet the patient's needs and match the patient's reading level; if a nurse does not know the patient's reading level, information should be provided at a fifth-grade or lower level.
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A) Air emboli B) Phlebitis C) Infiltration D) Fluid overload
A student nurse is presenting a teaching section for the class on opiates. The student is comparing the potencies of morphine sulfate and fentanyl (Duragesic)
Which of the following statements by the student should be included in her teaching session? a. Morphine sulfate elicits a greater response at a smaller dose. b. Morphine sulfate and fentanyl have about equal potency, depending on the route of administration. c. Potency indicates a higher dose and stronger response. d. Fentanyl is more potent than morphine sulfate
Which of the following areas experience serious disparities in health care access and outcomes for minorities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Infant mortality b. Arthritis c. Cardiovascular disease d. Oral health e. Immunizations
A client consistently reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded on moving from a supine position to a sitting position. What assessment takes priority at this time?
A. Pulse oximetry measurement B. Orthostatic blood pressure measurement C. Peripheral pulse assessment D. Pulse pressure assessment