While admitting a patient to the unit, the patient states, "I am allergic to sulfa drugs." How would the nurse verify this information?
A) Ask family members
B) Ask the physician
C) Ask the patient about the response to the allergen
D) Compare against the patient's legal records
D
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What is it called when two or more people have conflict about values or goals?
A) Intergroup conflict B) A need to control C) Intrapersonal conflict D) Interpersonal conflict
The nurse knows the surgical client is at risk for thrombophlebitis. Which of the following nursing interventions would the nurse implement to decrease the risk of this occurring?
A) Cough every 2 hours. B) Intake and output every 2 hours C) Early ambulation D) Administer an anticoagulant.
All of the following trends in the late 20th century raised awareness about problems with the command-and-control approach to healthcare delivery and education EXCEPT
A. A rise in medical errors due to lack of collaboration B. Rapid advances in technology and an onslaught of new information C. Cost containment efforts that forced healthcare professionals to work at a faster pace D. An increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The nurse is preparing to start an IV on a child anticipating at least four days of IV therapy. The nurse would likely choose for the infusion:
a. a butterfly needle. c. a central venous access. b. a catheter. d. an intra-arterial catheter.