State three primary ways a healthcare worker can be exposed to hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Healthcare workers are exposed to hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus primarily through mucous membranes, non-intact skin, and needle sticks.
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The nurse promotes optimal drug effectiveness by doing what? (Select all that apply.)
A) Incorporate basic history and physical assessment factors into the plan of care. B) Evaluate the effectiveness of drugs after they have been administered. C) Modify the drug regimen to modify adverse or intolerable effects. D) Minimize the number of medications administered to patients. E) Examine factors known to influence specific drugs if they are to be effective.
Body balance is achieved when a wide _____________ exists
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has experienced a below-the-knee traumatic amputation
The nurse anticipates the use of a whole blood transfusion because the client has lost _____ % of the total blood volume in the accident. Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for an elderly patient with multiple new medication orders. Which of the following should be included in the discharge teaching? Select all that apply
1. The reason that the medication is being taken 2. The generic name of each medication 3. The time when the medication should be taken 4. Foods and drink that should be avoided 5. Potential side effects caused by the medication