The nurse uses a newly admitted client's armband barcode to identify the client prior to administering medications. The nurse should use at least ________ other means of identifying this client. Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Even though the barcode identification system has improved safety, it is not foolproof. The nurse should use two other means of identifying the client such as verifying name and birth date.
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A chief nursing officer (CNO) wishes to demonstrate to the community that the quality of nursing in his or her particular hospital meets or exceeds professional standards. The best method for demonstrating this would be for the CNO to
a. advertise nurse–patient ratios. b. apply for magnet hospital status. c. hire advanced practice nurses. d. publish complication rates.
Which of the following adverse effects is most commonly associated with an ergot alkaloid such as methylergonovine (Methergine)?
a. Alternating tachycardia and bradycardia b. Nausea and vomiting c. Hot flashes and flushing d. Drowsiness and fatigue
The clinical nurse specialist educating staff about genetics and genomics would include which figures as central to the history of this specialty?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. James Watson 2. Joseph Lister 3. Gregory Mendel 4. Francis Collins 5. Francis Crick
The family of a patient who was prescribed
chlorpromazine (Thorazine) report that the patient continually rolls his tongue and smacks his lips. What is your best action? a. Reassure the patient and family that this response is an expected side effect of the drug. b. Instruct the family to ensure that the patient drinks plenty of fluids and performs oral hygiene at least three times daily. c. Instruct the family to hold the next dose of the drug and have the patient seen by the prescriber as soon as possible. d. Emphasize the family that this drug cannot be stopped quickly and to gradually reduce the dose over a 2- to 3-week period.