Immediate treatment of a peritonsillar abscess is recommended to prevent the spread of the causative microorganism to the bloodstream or adjacent structures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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An elderly patient who resides in a nursing home is suffering from a respiratory infection. During the illness, the patient has become incontinent of both urine and stool
The nursing staff used a special cleanser on the perineum, put a moisture barrier on the exposed area, and used absorbent briefs to prevent the skin from becoming soft because of the moisture. What was the staff trying to prevent? a. Maceration b. Dehiscence c. Evisceration d. Debridement
The Quality Improvement director is reviewing the number of medication errors that occurred in a skilled nursing facility over the last month. The total number of medication doses provided equals 625,500
The total number of medication errors was 7. If using the Six Sigma statistical measure to limit defects to 3.4 per million opportunities, what should be the goal for the number of medication errors for this care area? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
The risk factors for Graves' disease are increased in clients with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Autoimmune disease B. Gene mutation C. Type 1 diabetes D. Pernicious anemia
A client has been receiving home care for several weeks. Which individual should the nurse realize is responsible for ensuring that the client is receiving care at the appropriate times and in the appropriate amounts?
1. Client 2. Nurse 3. Physician 4. Client's spouse