Cloudy or foamy urine may alert the physician to possible renal disease or ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
infection
Cloudy or foamy urine may alert the physician to possible renal disease or infection.
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A) Getting the patient out of bed and into a chair for 30 minutes, twice daily. B) Avoiding repositioning the patient if he's comfortable. C) Repositioning the patient on alternate sides at least every 2 hours. D) Positioning the patient with the pressure on the bony prominence.
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A) Disturbed sensory perception related to nerve irritation in breast B) Self-care related to fear of moving affected arm C) Deficient knowledge: care of unaffected breast D) Undisturbed body image related to loss of the breast
During a home visit, the nurse begins teaching on medication safety in the home. What should the nurse include in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
A) Never take medication in front of children. B) Use a reminder sheet and cross off when a medication has been taken. C) Drink a full glass of water with pills to ensure they reach the stomach. D) Keep all medication in a safe place above the height for a child to reach. E) Place medication doses in empty candy or mint containers to reduce waste.
A nurse is being asked to move from the eye unit to a general surgery floor where she in inexpe-rienced in this specialty due to an influenza epidemic among the nursing staff. She is aware of her inexperience. The nurse's initial recourse is to:
1. Fill out a report noting her dissatisfaction 2. Ask to work with another general surgery nurse 3. Notify the State Board of Nursing of the problem 4. Politely refuse to move, take a leave-of-absence day, and go home