Some patients may consider an uncomfortable noise level an invasion of privacy.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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You find a patient on the floor at shift change. She is awake and alert. She is confused now and was not confused prior to the being found on the floor. What is your first step in the nursing process in this situation?
A. Leave the patient to get help. B. Gather more information by making observations about the patient. C. Call the patient's MD from your cell phone. D. Help the patient get up and then document your findings in the chart.
Chronic renal failure (CRF) affects both patients and their families because of the financial predicament and facing the death of a loved one. Which would be an appropriate nursing intervention to address these concerns?
a. Encourage open discussion with social services. b. Allow family privacy to resolve their issues. c. Refer the family to a support group. d. Have the physician speak to the family.
When using a 0 to 4+ scale, the nurse records a normal volume pulse as:
a. 1+. b. 2+. c. 3+. d. 4+.
Which technique should the nurse use when infusing fresh frozen plasma?
1. Administer slowly. 2. Give through a filter. 3. Agitate the bag periodically. 4. Give IV push.