The best location for a client's new stoma is:
a. near the ribs c. in an abdominal fold
b. in a scar d. below the umbilicus
D
Criteria to determine a good location for a client's new stoma include keeping the stoma away from scars, creases or bony landmarks, i.e. ribs, hips and within the sheath of the rectus muscle, locating the stoma below the umbilicus and in a spot where the client can easily see it.
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1. Determine how many staff members speak Spanish. 2. Evaluate staff members? knowledge of how religion impacts health care. 3. Plan for a guest speaker with knowledge of racial and ethnic health disparities. 4. Assess local community demographic data.
A home health nurse is providing care for a client with congestive heart failure. The client is taking furosemide (Lasix)
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A patient has been prescribed all four first-line drugs for tuberculosis (TB). Which laboratory blood value is most important to report to the prescriber first?
a. Red blood cells (RBCs) 2.2 million/mm3 b. International normalized ratio 1.6 c. White blood cells 6000/mm3 d. Sodium 134 mEq/L
The nurse notes that the blood glucose level of a client has increased and is planning to notify the health care provider by telephone
Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when communicating with the health care A) ISBAR B) EMAR C) SOAP D) CBE