What is the primary reason for documenting nursing interventions as soon as possible after an activity is completed?
A) Decreasing the risk of inaccurate documentation
B) Implementing effective time management skills
C) Demonstrating professional nursing behavior
D) Observing an established nursing principle
Answer: A) Decreasing the risk of inaccurate documentation
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Mrs. L is in a barbiturate coma to control her ICP. Important nursing care activities include
A) frequent turning with passive range of motion (ROM). B) rigorous pulmonary care (suctioning, postural drainage). C) monitoring pentobarbital levels. D) All of the above are correct.
Your patient with advanced Alzheimer's disease keeps searching the unit for her mother who died many years ago. How should you respond?
A. "Your mother isn't hereâ€"she died long ago." B. "Let's go to the activity room and see what's going on." C. "You must be upset that you can't find her." D. "What makes you keep looking for your mother?"
The nurse is caring for a patient with moderate Alzheimer disease. What nursing intervention best promotes communication?
1. Keep a consistent daily routine. 2. Limit the number of food choices. 3. Give the patient step-by-step instructions. 4. Correct the patient when experiencing a hallucination.
The nurse describes the characteristics of the sick role as (select all that apply):
1. exemption from usual roles. 2. recognition of blamelessness for the cause of the illness. 3. expectation to get well. 4. actively seeking remedy. 5. anticipating relapse.