A patient is brought to the emergency department with gunshot wounds to the abdomen and lower extremities. To protect the chain of evidence for these injuries, what should the nurse do?
A. Cover the patient's hands with plastic bags.
B. Cut off the patient's clothing and bathe the skin and wounds as soon as possible.
C. Place clothing and other patient items on a bedside table and have a nursing assistant remove them when possible.
D. Remove the patient's clothing and place in a breathable bag.
Answer: D
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a. information on lifestyle behaviors is not available on the Internet. b. the patient should use websites that are easy to understand. c. ,most websites are designed for health care providers only. d. only negative outcomes are evaluated on the Internet.
The client is experiencing symptoms of menopause, and states that she would prefer to use herbs rather than medication. Which statement indicates that no further teaching is indicated?
A. "Black cohosh will reduce the frequency of my hot flashes and mood swings." B. "Studies have shown significant improvement of menopausal symptoms." C. "Soy protein may be helpful, but should not be taken over a long time period." D. "Dong quai decreases hot flashes, and does not interfere with medications."
A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently immigrated to the United States from Mexico. When assessing the patient's culture, the nurse would assess:
A) Support systems B) Marital status C) Age D) Communication style
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan and is applying evidence-based practice. To promote involvement, the nurse must:
a. provide the latest professional literature to the patient. b. ensure that the patient understands relevant information. c. use only one teaching method to reduce confusion. d. not review previously learned information.