Wear disposable gloves when shaving patients.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A 45-year-old patient voices concerns about gaining 12 pounds over the past 2 years. The patient reports no change in dietary habits. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. "Age-related weight gain can occur because of consistent dietary intake and less physical activity." 2. "Are you exercising?" 3. "You might be eating more than you think." 4. "You are getting older."
You have been appointed team leader for one of your organization's marketing teams. You recognize that a key to success for effective teams is:
a. political environment. c. timeliness of goal setting. b. diversity of members. d. status distribution of team members.
A client is prescribed zafirlukast (Accolate) for persistent, chronic asthma. Which nursing interventions take priority?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Instruct the client not to take aspirin while on a zafirlukast regimen. 2. Instruct the client to take zafirlukast on an empty stomach. 3. Discuss the possibility of headache. 4. Encourage the client to report any hair loss.. 5. Instruct the client to prevent falls by avoiding sudden changes in position.
Josh is an emergency department nurse who has just finished a double shift. Many of the nurses scheduled to relieve Josh and his colleagues were unable to come to the hospital because of a snowstorm
Josh will be relieved within the hour, but he is not sure he is alert enough to drive home, especially in blizzard conditions. The best action for Josh to take would be to: A) Drive home slowly and carefully B) Ask the emergency physician for a one-time dose of a stimulant to help him be alert enough to get home safely C) Nap for a while in the nurses' lounge before leaving the hospital D) Refuse to work any double shifts in the future