Always take a rectal temperature when caring for patients who are receiving drug therapy for cancer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that a client is experiencing stress? Select all that apply
A) Chewing on a finger nail B) Checking cellular phone C) Reading a magazine D) Talking with others E) Tapping foot
The home care nurse is preparing to visit an older female patient who lives in her son's home. Prior to the visit, which risk factors for elder abuse will the nurse review?
1. Male gender 2. Hispanic race 3. Impaired cognitive status 4. High socioeconomic status
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections. A nurse prepares a discharge teaching plan regarding the insulin and plans to reinforce which of the following concepts?
A) Always keep insulin refrigerated. B) Ketones in the urine signify a need for less insulin. C) Increase the amount of insulin before exercise. D) Systematically rotate insulin injection sites.
The nurse is caring for a patient infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What's the major infection control measure to reduce MRSA and other nosocomial pathogens in a health care setting?
A) Using antibacterial soap when bathing patients with MRSA B) Conducting culture surveys periodically C) Ensuring that personnel wash their hands before and after contact with every patient D) Using specific housekeeping practices for environmental cleaning