The patient is able to sit in the chair while the bed is being made. What nursing process step should the nurse implement for bed making?
a. Keep the bed in the low position.
b. Pull the blanket up to the head of the bed.
c. Instruct the patient to hold the side rail.
d. Delegate the task to nursing assistive per-sonnel (NAP).
D
The nurse delegates making an unoccupied bed to the NAP because the assistants are specifically trained in bed making and because the patient is stable enough to sit in a chair while the bed is made. This frees the nurse to perform tasks requiring skills specific to registered nurses.
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A. Cured illness B. Prevent disease from occurring C. Paid for medication when the patient became ill D. Received payment when the patient became ill E. Pay the patient to stay healthy
A client has been prescribed a drug that will be administered by buccal application. What should the nurse tell the client regarding the administration of this drug?
A) It is administered by rubbing into the skin. B) It is placed under the tongue to dissolve slowly. C) It is bonded to an adhesive bandage applied to the skin. D) It is placed against the mucous membrane of the inner cheek.
While working at a weekend "free clinic," the nurse is assessing a toddler when the mother of the child confides that it has been very difficult providing for her family of four children on her limited budget
She is not sure that she has enough money to buy food for the rest of the month and the antibiotic that is needed for the child's ear infection. Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this family? 1. Giving the mother enough free samples of the antibiotic for the recommended course of treatment 2. Putting the mother in contact with a local agency that provides food on a regular basis to needy families and helps them access other resources in the community 3. Talking with the mother about the factors that increase a child's risk of acquiring an ear infection 4. Talking with the mother about the importance of a balanced diet in the growth and development of children and providing her with a list of inexpensive, nutritious foods
A patient's religious beliefs may directly impact the care a nursing assistant provides. Which of the following is the best practice for supporting cultural diversity?
A. Treat every patient's beliefs and customs with respect.
B. Listen when patients share their beliefs and refrain from imposing your own beliefs.
C. Provide privacy when a patient is visited by clergy or is practicing a religious ritual.
D.
| All of these |