Size of the blood pressure cuff is not a consideration for obtaining accurate values
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A nurse cares for a client who has advanced cardiac disease and states, "I am having trouble sleeping at night." How should the nurse respond?
a. "I will consult the provider to prescribe a sleep study to determine the problem." b. "You become hypoxic while sleeping; oxygen therapy via nasal cannula will help." c. "A continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, breathing mask will help you breathe at night." d. "Use pillows to elevate your head and chest while you are sleeping."
Which comment by the nurse manager would indicate that the hospital places a high value on patient safety?
a. "We have safety posters throughout the hospital that encourage people to report problems." b. "We have monthly safety in-services." c. "We encourage patients and families to participate in the Joint Commission's Speak Up program." d. "All employees are required to update their knowledge of safety practices each year."
Which individual viewed nursing's role as helping the client from dependence to independence?
a. Roy c. Benner b. Henderson d. Orlando
Enteric-coated tablets have a coating that dissolves only in an alkaline environment and delivers
medication that would be destroyed by stomach acid or that could injure the stomach lining. Indicate whether the statement is true or false