Before using a sponge swab, you need to:
a. Check the care plan
b. Make sure the foam pad is tight on the stick
c. Make sure it has soft bristles
d. Read the manufacturer's instructions
B
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A) Electrolyte imbalance B) Dehydration C) Chronic sore throat D) Pulmonary embolism
The nurse would expect to assess which finding in a patient with allodynia?
A) A diminished response to pain B) A hypersensitive response to an innocuous stimulus such as light touch C) An increased sensitivity to thermal stimulation D) A decreased sensitivity to tactile stimulation
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A) "It's a doctor's decision to decide the best site." B) "Let's take a look at the left hand first." C) "I doubt it; most children have better veins on the right." D) "It would be better for him to wait and be surprised."
A resident has the following items on her meal tray. Which is counted as fluid intake?
a. Butter b. Gravy c. Soup d. Applesauce