The nursing assistant may accept doctors' orders on the telephone if the nurse is not available
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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When a client is first given a hearing aid, the nurse should make sure the client and the family understand that hearing aids:
a. increase the volume of sound and speech, but not necessarily the clarity b. improve the quality of sounds heard, but not their volume c. stimulate the client's auditory centers d. can determine the amount of amplification actually required by the client
Which statements by the patient indicate the patient may be experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)? Select all that apply
1. "My partner uses our children as messengers." 2. "My partner humiliates me in front of our friends." 3. "My partner gets upset at me for spending too much money." 4. "My partner will not allow my family to visit, and I cannot visit any of my friends." 5. "My partner gives me a weekly allowance and does not allow me to access our bank account."
The nurse is inspecting the tonsils for a client with a fever and sore throat. The nurse observes purulent exudate on the surface of the tonsils. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
A) Filariasis B) Thrush C) An abscess D) Tonsillitis
Which step should the nurse take first when performing otic irrigation in an adult?
1) Warm the irrigation solution to room temperature. 2) Position the patient so she is sitting with her head tilted away from the affected ear. 3) Straighten the ear canal by pulling up and back on the pinna. 4) Place the tip of the nozzle into the entrance of the ear canal.