All patients have the same customs and traditions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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An expectant couple asks the nurse about intercourse during pregnancy and whether it is safe for the baby. What should the nurse tell the couple?
a. Intercourse is safe until the third trimester. b. Safer sex practices should be used once the membranes rupture. c. Intercourse should be avoided if any spotting from the vagina occurs afterward. d. Intercourse and orgasm are often contraindicated if a history of or signs of preterm labor are present.
The nursing staffing mix—more specifically, a higher RN-to-RPN ratio—has been associated with which following outcome?
a. lower mortality rates b. higher rates of nosocomial infection c. poor nurse–physician collaboration d. higher rates of adverse events
When administering the Mini-Cog exam to a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease, which action will the nurse take?
a. Check the patient's orientation to time and date. b. Obtain a list of the patient's prescribed medications. c. Ask the person to use a clock drawing to indicate a specific time. d. Determine the patient's ability to recognize a common object such as a pen.
The nurse has provided education for a client who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic prescription. Which statements made by the client indicate further teaching is needed?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "If I get the flu, I should stop taking the medication until my fever goes down." B. "I should take my doses as close to 12 hours apart as I can." C. "If I forget a dose of the prescription I should take two pills for the next dose." D. "If I can't take the prescription for a couple of days because I am sick, I should call the clinic for advice." E. "I should get my prescription refilled before I am completely out of medicine."