The community health nurse plans to see four postpartum patients. Which patient should the nurse visit first?
1. A primipara who was discharged three weeks before her 32-weeks’-gestation infant boy
2. A primipara who had a uterine exploration in the delivery room for retained placental fragments
3. A multipara breastfeeding her second child and discharged with sore, cracked nipples
4. A non–English-speaking diabetic who delivered at 40 weeks
1. A primipara who was discharged three weeks before her 32-weeks’-gestation infant boy
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The nurse correctly identifies that the most effective method to prevent hospital-acquired infections is:
a. use of sterile technique. b. isolation protocols. c. antibiotic use. d. handwashing.
A patient admitted to the emergency room with a possible myocardial infarction (MI) has reports back from the laboratory. Which laboratory report is specific for myocardial damage?
a. CK-MB b. Elevated white count c. Elevated sedimentation rate d. Low level of sodium
A home health nurse explains to a client that the Omaha System was designed to facilitate
a. client understanding of the overall health care plan. b. documentation of unusual events and associated malpractice risks. c. nursing practice, documentation, and data management. d. the nurse's ability to visit more clients during the workday.
A client hospitalized under emergency commitment is being treated for chronic depression with suicidal ideation. After 3 days, the client demands to be released. The nurse should intervene by:
1. Restricting the client to her room 2. Allowing the client to leave the unit 3. Informing the client that she must stay 15 days 4. Offering information that the client can speak to a lawyer