The home care nurse is completing a family assessment for a newly admitted client. Her assessment includes a home assessment because
A) there is a link between environmental and physical health.
B) a federal mandate exists requiring this information for reimbursement.
C) she suspects there may be toxic chemicals in the ground water.
D) the agency has adopted this as a policy.
A
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A nurse who provides care on a reconstructive orthopedic unit has walked past the room of a patient who is receiving balanced suspension traction for the treatment of a femoral head fracture
The nurse observes a nursing assistant lifting the suspended weights to facilitate positioning a bedpan under the patient. How should the nurse best follow-up this observation? A) Ensure the nursing assistant knows that such transfers must be performed quickly and efficiently. B) Assess the patient for the ability to transfer to a commode rather than using a bedpan. C) Teach the nursing assistant that weights should not be removed from traction, except in an emergency. D) Teach the nursing assistant to apply temporary weights to compensate for positional changes.
Which healthcare provider typically initiates a do-not-resuscitate discussion with a patient who is terminally ill?
1) Chaplain 2) Social worker 3) Physical therapist 4) Nurse
Round 29.09 to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?
The student nurse has completed a presentation to a group of senior citizens on colorectal screening. Which statement by a participant suggests a need for further education?
A) "I will need yearly screenings for colon cancer." B) "I will have a fecal occult blood test done every 5 years." C) "I will have a flexible endoscopic exam done every 5 years." D) "My mother had colon cancer so I am at a greater risk for also developing colon cancer."