Before serving a meal tray,
A) check the diet card and patient identification.
B) put on gloves and a hair net.
C) put on a gown and gloves.
D) position the patient in the supine position.
A
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As long as the client is limiting her behaviors to verbal assaults and harmless physical movements:
a. She is placed in seclusion. b. The acting out may continue. c. The caregiver is prepared to apply restraints. d. She is reminded of the inappropriateness of her behavior.
The nursing lab instructor is teaching student nurses how to take blood pressure. To ensure accurate measurement, the lab instructor would teach the students to avoid which of the following actions?
A) Measuring the BP after the patient has been seated quietly for more than 5 minutes B) Taking the BP at least 10 minutes after nicotine or coffee ingestion C) Using a cuff with a bladder that encircles at least 80% of the limb D) Using a bare forearm supported at heart level on a firm surface
The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed IV antibiotic to a client admitted with a serious infection. Which action by the nurse is most important?
a. Check the IV for patency. b. Assess the client for allergies. c. Double check the "five rights." d. Teach the client about the drug.
A nurse is caring for a client in a healthcare facility. Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform in order to evaluate the nursing care plan?
A) Hold a conference with the client and client's family. B) Identify unresolved long-term goals to plan for continued assistance. C) Identify factors that contribute to success or failure of goals. D) Communicate all aspects of care to the healthcare team.