A patient is unconscious. The person needs mouth care:
a. At least every 2 hours
b. During AM and PM care
c. Before and after meals
d. Daily
A
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a. Patient who is depressed b. Patient who abuses narcotics c. Patient with metabolic acidosis d. Patient with myasthenia gravis
The nurse manager is providing education to the nurses about the importance of utilizing methods to prevent legal action by clients and clients' families, such as documenting care in a thorough and timely manner
Which of the following statements by one of the nurses indicates that further teaching is needed regarding the importance of understanding legal issues and the current litigation processes related to health care? 1. "The physicians make a lot of money. They can afford to be sued." 2. "The juries are awarding so much money to clients in some malpractice cases." 3. "It seems like lawyers and their clients are really focusing a lot on health care and less focused on other fields." 4. "It seems like so many people in the United States who have an issue with another person think they can solve the problem by suing them."
A nurse caring for a client after lung surgery will help remove secretions using suction. What should the nurse do when performing the procedure?
A) Place the client in a supine position for the procedure. B) Avoid pulling the catheter back when inserting. C) Avoid rotating the catheter when withdrawing. D) Flush the catheter with sterile saline between insertions of the catheter.
A nurse implements airborne precautions for a client with tuberculosis. How does
airborne transmission occur? A) When tiny microorganisms from evaporated droplets remain suspended in air B) When tiny microorganisms get transmitted through insect bites C) When droplets containing microorganisms get propelled through air D) When disease-causing agents spread through air pollution