Always apply ____________________ to a rectal thermometer before using it.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
lubricant
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a. Feeding b. Dressing c. Washing clothes d. Getting out of bed
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client during a regular antenatal visit. Which of the following conditions, if present, would alert the nurse to the increased risk of peripartum cardiomyopathy?
A) Younger maternal age B) Hereditary factors C) Primipara client D) Multiple gestation
A 56-year-old female is being admitted for complications related to chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer. The client is thrombocytopenic. What nursing precautions are essential for this client? Select all that apply
1. Use soft oral swabs 2. Avoid injections 3. Use electric razors 4. Avoid rectal suppositories 5. Placed in a private room
Which statement made by the UAP is best in understanding the teaching from the nurse?
A. "I will clean the site after applying the sensor." B. "I will move the adhesive toe or finger sensor once a shift." C. "I will remove any fingernail polish when using a pulse oximeter." D. "I will use the side of the finger rather than perpendicular to the nail bed."