What is the first step to developing an educational program for an organization?
A) Identify the resources available to meet the needs.
B) Identify the desired skills or knowledge the staff should have.
C) Explain to the team that human resources should be doing this work.
D) Find out if the staff is willing to learn new skills.
B
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A day after abdominal surgery, a postoperative patient on a surgical unit says to the nurse, "I'm having a problem with a lot of gas. Maybe it's the food I'm eating." What is the appropriate response by the nurse? Select all that apply
a. "If the problem continues after you go home, you'll need to avoid gas-producing foods such as beans." b. "Let's get you out of bed and walking more. This can help with your gas." c. "When was your last bowel movement? You may be a bit constipated." d. "I understand. I'll have to call the doctor for an insertion of a rectal tube."
The staff nurses are revising a plan of care for an 82-year-old patient with a suprapubic prostatectomy 2 days postoperative. The staff nurse reports to the oncoming shift that the patient asked how he was going to clean the incision site
The best nursing diagnosis would be: 1. Deficient knowledge related to postoperative care. 2. Bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to aging. 3. Risk for injury related to weakness. 4. Impaired skin integrity related to invasive procedure.
Which structure is located in the hypogastric region of the abdomen?
a. Bladder b. Cecum c. Gallbladder d. Stomach
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who is going home with an external fixation device. Which of the following is an accurate guideline when teaching the patient and significant others the care related to its use?
A) Emphasize that sterile technique must be used to provide pin site care. B) Reinforce the importance of keeping the affected body part elevated when sitting or lying down. C) Teach the caregivers how to adjust the clamps on the fixator frame, if necessary. D) Remind the patient that external fixator devices are in place for short periods of time and often require a cast to the part following removal.