Which pt care activity can be delegated by the RN to unlicensed assistive personnel?
a. Completing an admission skin assessment
b. Administering an ordered stool softener
c. Teaching deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
d. Range of motion exercises
d. Range of motion exercises
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The nurse is aware that in an effort to increase reabsorption of water in the distal renal tubules, the body will signal the posterior pituitary gland to secrete which hormone?
a. antidiuretic hormone (ADH) c. glucocorticoids b. aldosterone d. parathyroid hormone
The nurse caring for a patient with ataxia would recommend that the family, in preparation for discharge home:
1. remove all scatter rugs from the home. 2. rearrange the bedroom furniture. 3. arrange for someone to stay with the patient 24 hours a day. 4. purchase oversized shoes so that they are easy to get on.
Which precaution is most important to teach parents about giving an over-the-counter (OTC) drug to a child?
a. "OTC drugs are only for adults, not children." b. "Be sure to crush the tablets or capsules to prevent choking." c. "Check with your pediatrician or pharmacist for the proper dosage." d. "Only use the liquid form of the drug to make it easier to swallow."
The nurse is teaching a 54-year-old patient with diabetes about proper composition of the daily diet. The nurse explains that the guideline for carbohydrate intake is which of the following?
A. 80% of daily intake B. Minimum of 80 g/day C. Minimum of 130 g/day D. Maximum of 130 g/day