The correct way to identify a patient is to call him/her by name
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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A client returns to the nursing unit after laparoscopic surgery. The nurse prepares to take the client's vital signs at several intervals, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Every 15 minutes for first hour. 2. Every 30 minutes for second and third hours. 3. Every hour for fourth through seventh hours. 4. Every 30 minutes for three hours. 5. Every four hours from return from surgery.
A woman had an amniotomy 1 hour ago. Now she is complaining of uterine tenderness. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Increase the IV infusion rate. B. Notify the health-care provider. C. Perform a vaginal examination. D. Take the woman's temperature.
What would be most necessary to place postoperatively at the bedside of the patient with a subtotal thyroidectomy?
a. Suction tray b. Tracheotomy tray c. Incentive spirometer d. Water sealed drainage system
A nurse is counseling a novice nurse who gives 150% effort at all times and is becoming frustrated with a healthcare system that provides substandard care to patients
Which of the following advice would be appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply. A) Tell the new nurse to help other nurses perform their jobs to ensure quality patient care is being delivered. B) Encourage the new nurse to leave her problems at work behind, instead of rehashing them at home. C) After establishing a reputation for delivering quality nursing care, have her seek creative solutions for nursing problems. D) Tell her to view nursing care concerns as challenges rather than overwhelming obstacles and seek help for solutions. E) State that if resources do not permit quality care, it is not the role of the new nurse to explore change strategies within the institution. F) Tell the nurse that if administration is not supportive, moving to another practice setting might be more appropriate.