J.F. tells you that she feels like she needs to have a bowel movement (BM) but it is too painfulto sit on the bedpan
How would you respond?
• Show J.F. a fracture pan and tell her that the flat end fits under her buttocks and is not as
uncomfortable as the larger pans.
• Obtain an order for a trapeze bar, if permitted, so that she can help to raise her body off the bed to
use the bedpan.
• Place her on the fracture pan and provide privacy.
• Make certain she has her call light, and instruct her to turn it on when she is finished.
• Powder the flat end of the pan so that her skin does not stick to the pan.
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a. "Please accept my sympathies for your loss." b. "I can call the hospital chaplain if you wish." c. "You sound anxious about being a single parent." d. "At least your children still have you in their lives."
A final rule about data regulation is published in the Federal Register; however, a flaw is found in the language. What should the informatics nurse expect once the error is reported to the federal agency?
A) Nothing since the rule is final B) A note saying that the error is documented C) A letter saying that an amendment is being drafted D) An email saying that final rules cannot be amended
Which of the following would alert the nurse to the possibility of respiratory distress in a newborn?
A) Symmetrical chest movements B) Periodic breathing C) Respirations of 40 breaths/minute D) Sternal retractions
A client with HIV has been prescribed HAART. What is the best description that the nurse can provide to the client regarding the goal of this therapy?
1. Reduce the amount of HIV in the plasma to its lowest possible level. 2. Increase the amount of HIV in the plasma. 3. Decrease adverse effects from HAART therapy. 4. Cure HIV.