The nurse is caring for several clients who have student nurses assigned to their care
The licensed nurse understands that omission of ordered medication commonly occurs in the following situations:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Nonstandard dosage times
2. Lack of accurate prompt documentation
3. Packaging of medications
4. Preparing drugs for multiple clients
5. Changes in laboratory values
1,2
Rationale: Many omissions occur when a medication is to be administered at an unusual time, such as early in the morning
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a. Urinary tract infections b. Incontinence c. Urinary retention d. Renal failure
Informed consent ensures participants have full knowledge of the project including?
a. Identity and credentials of the researcher b. They do not need to be informed of the purpose and significance of the research c. The researchers' family members d. Other participants' names
The nurse is conducting a health history for a school-age client. The parents of the client tell the nurse that their child has the following behaviors: excessive handwashing, counting objects, and hoarding substances
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A nurse reviews the history of a newly admitted patient. Which finding will alert the nurse that the patient is at risk for falls?
a. 55 years old b. 20/20 vision c. Urinary continence d. Orthostatic hypotension