Juliana, an RN, is caring for Mary Lewis, 80 years old. Ms. Lewis falls and injures herself. Which of the following actions should Juliana take to decrease her liability?
A) Document the incident carefully on an incident report form
B) Chart the facts surrounding the client's fall, condition, and follow-up care
C) Do not document anything about the fall
D) Just tell the on-coming nurse that Mary fell
B
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A) Conceptual model B) Framework C) Shared theory D) Grounded theory
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a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) b. Increased fluids c. Bedrest d. A tepid bath
Before weighing an elderly patient, the nurse will correctly first
1. Determine whether the patient can stand alone. 2. Ensure that the patient is in a bed with built-in scales. 3. Call transportation to get a bed weight on the patient. 4. Make sure that the scale is calibrated correctly.
Which is correct regarding teenagers?
a. Teenagers maintain stable emotions. b. Teenagers need guidance, discipline, and support from parents. c. Teens usually are not involved in exploring their sexuality. d. Adolescents begin to think about end of life.