A nurse is caring for a client who is using a hearing aid. Which instruction should the
nurse provide the client with regard to care of the hearing aid?
A) Clean the earpiece regularly with alcohol
B) Keep the hearing aid turned on at all times
C) Increase volume before inserting hearing aid into the ear
D) Avoid exposing the hearing aid to heat and moisture
D
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The nurse sets the infusion pump to deliver how many milliliters in an hour? A) 8 B) 7 C) 6 D) 5
A resident needs help taking drugs. State laws usually allow you to do which of the following?
a. Read the drug label to the person. b. Explain to the person what the purpose of each drug is. c. Cut the drugs in half. d. Give the drugs.
A nurse is caring for a client who has to be prevented from scratching an open wound
The physician has ordered wrist restraints for the client. What should the nurse do when restraining the client's hands using soft wrist protective devices? A) Bring both ends of the tie together and attach them to the side rails B) Apply the padded portion of the device around the wrist C) Attach both the straps on the same side of the chair D) Attach the restraint only to the wrist closest to the wound
A nurse works at a community hospital in a rural area. She typically cares for six patients during a day shift and is accountable for all their care
There is a licensed practical nurse who works on the same unit to whom she delegates specific tasks, such as bathing. This model of care is best described as: A. team nursing. B. functional nursing. C. primary nursing D. total patient care.