Before performing a complete assessment, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
A) Check the state's Nurse Practice Act.
B) Review the client chart.
C) Gather personal protective equipment.
D) Get necessary supplies ready.
A
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a. clean technique b. sterile technique c. clean technique to remove the cannula and sterile technique to suction it d. client self-care technique
Peritoneal dialysis is different from hemodialysis in that peritoneal dialysis:
a. is more frequently used for acute kidney injury. b. uses the patient's own semipermeable membrane (peritoneal membrane). c. is not useful in cases of drug overdose or electrolyte imbalance. d. is not indicated in cases of water intoxication.
Which is the most commonly held belief about older adults that transcends most cultures?
1) Older people are to be respected and revered. 2) Old age is a state of mind. 3) Older people have an important role in teaching and keeping rituals. 4) Older people are respected and are believed to become wiser with age.
The nurse is applying an ice pack to the patient's knee. She notices moisture on the outside of the bag. How should the nurse respond?
a. Discard the ice pack because it is leaking. b. Refill the ice pack to the top. c. Continue to apply the ice pack. d. Open the ice pack to allow air inside.