When assisting patients with bathing, always apply the principles of
A) body substance isolation.
B) universal precautions.
C) transmission-based precautions.
D) standard precautions.
D
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a. Reflexes b. Color c. Heart rate d. Respiration e. Weight
Which step should the nurse take first when performing otic irrigation in an adult?
1) Warm the irrigation solution to room temperature. 2) Position the patient so she is sitting with her head tilted away from the affected ear. 3) Straighten the ear canal by pulling up and back on the pinna. 4) Place the tip of the nozzle into the entrance of the ear canal.
The nurse working in the emergency room monitors the admission of children. Statistically, for which one of the following disorders would children younger than 5 years most commonly be admitted?
A) Mental health problems B) Injuries C) Respiratory disorders D) Gastrointestinal disorders
The client receives buspirone (BuSpar) for chronic anxiety. At time of discharge, what is a priority for the nurse to teach this client about the medication?
1. "You can only take this for a few weeks, as dependence is very high with this drug." 2. "It will take a few weeks before you feel a reduction in anxiety." 3. "This drug must be taken on an empty stomach." 4. "Therapeutic blood levels are required with this drug."