Before a nurse provides any client care, what is the BEST way for a nurse to identify a client?
a. asking the client to state name
b. checking the name on the door of a private room or at the bedside if in a semiprivate room
c. checking the name on the client identification band
d. checking the name on the client identification band and asking client to state name
D
Correct client identification procedures, such as checking the client's identification band applied at admission or using another identification system, are essential for clients to receive their prescribed medications, treatments, and diet.
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The nurse has completed an educational program for residents of a retirement community regarding unsafe medication practices. Which statement made by a resident best indicates effective teaching?
1. "Over-the-counter medications are good for up to two years." 2. "I will buy all of my medication from the same pharmacy." 3. "My roommate and I can share any medications that are the same, if needed." 4. "Medication can be obtained that is inexpensive from an internet pharmacy."
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act has influenced healthcare delivery because it is:
a. a training program for informatics specialists. b. an organization that develops informatics competencies. c. an academic electronic health records software. d. federal legislation that promotes the use of electronic health records.
A nurse is caring for a client with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has metastasized to the brain. What changes in the client's cells have occurred to allow metastasis? Select all that apply.
A) Alterations in lectin binding allow cancer cells to avoid sticking to leukocytes and platelets. B) Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) may be present, allowing malignant cells to escape detection by the immune system. C) The cytoskeleton loses rigidity, making cells more amenable to proliferation. D) Further growth is inhibited at the primary site, encouraging cells to spread to other sites in the body. E) Altered cytoskeletal control leads to the loss of internal and external cellular functions.
A nurse is counseling a client who has been abusive toward a spouse. Which of the following experiences has the client most likely had in the past?
a. Perceived or actual crisis b. History of social isolation c. Previous exposure to violence d. Long-term marital strain