The patient may be left alone to wash the genital area.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which member of the multidisciplinary mental health care team is primarily responsible for evaluating the family of the client, as well as the environmental and social surroundings of the client,
and plays a major role in the admission of new clients? a. Psychiatric nurse b. Clinical psychologist c. Psychiatrist d. Psychiatric social worker
A client with hepatitis B is admitted to the hospital. When obtaining the physical assessment, what should the nurse keep in mind regarding client confidentiality?
1. Confidentiality means that information sharing is limited to those directly involved in the client care. 2. Complete client confidentiality means that all members of the health care team may have access to the chart. 3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) helps to maintain client confidentiality and dictates who is to be communicating with the client. 4. The medical records are open to any hospital employee, including administration.
The nurse plans a home visit to a pregnant teen. The demonstrated outcome of this nursing intervention is
1. An increase birth weight and utilization of prenatal care and support services 2. An increase in family coping skills to prevent crisis 3. A coordinated and comprehensive teen pregnancy approach 4. A family approach to health care
A nurse is teaching a client with newly diagnosed anemia about conserving energy. What does the nurse tell the client? Select all that apply.
A. "Allow others to perform your care during periods of extreme fatigue." B. "Drink small quantities of protein shakes and nutritional supplements daily." C. "Perform a complete bath daily to reduce your chance of getting an infection." D. "Provide yourself with four to six small, easy-to-eat meals daily." E. "Space your care activities in groups to conserve your energy." F. "Stop the activity when shortness of breath or palpitations are present."