The nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care to a 6-month-old infant and should know that which takes priority when performing this procedure?
A. Teaching the parents how to perform the procedure
B. Ensuring that a second person is available to assist with the procedure
C. Completing the procedure while the infant is asleep to minimize traumatizing the infant
D. Use clean rather than sterile procedure because the infant will be going home with the tracheostomy
Answer: B
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How should the nurse respond when the patient with rosacea asks why his physician referred him to an ophthalmologist?
A) "The eye doctor can help you with your dry eyes and irritation." B) "This condition can affect your eyesight." C) "Cataracts are common with rosacea." D) "Rosacea increases the risk of blindness."
How does the nurse define a role?
a. Positive standard of behavior b. Accepted behavior standard c. Sexually linked standard d. Unchangeable standard
Nurses can avoid making inappropriate judgments about another's moral capabilities by:
a. understanding that all people have the same ethical, moral, and cultural values; they are just called by different names. b. keeping strict adherence to hospital and unit guidelines while caring for the patient and patient's family. c. understanding varying perspectives from which moral decisions are made by both the nurse and the patient. d. all of the above.
The nurse is managing care for a client diagnosed with acute renal failure. What does the nurse recognize as the most important safety precaution with regard to medication administration?
1. Review the client's medication regimen to identify any nephrotoxic drugs. 2. Ensure that the client's fluid intake and output are measured precisely. 3. Review the client's medication regimen to identify any drugs that increase fluid retention. 4. Plan to administer less-than-average doses of all medications prescribed for the client.