The nurse assesses temperature by placing the dorsum of the hand on the surface of the skin
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse administers lubiprostone (Amitiza) to the patient with irritable bowel syndrome and anticipates what therapeutic action from the drug?
A) Secretion of chloride-rich intestinal fluid leading to increased motility B) Adding bulk to the fecal matter to ease the process of stooling C) Irritation of the inner lining of the bowel to increase bowel motility D) Stimulate the bowel by increasing innervation
When a medication is titrated, the physician orders a dosage range, starting dose, and desired effect
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When progressive discipline is used, the steps are followed progressively only for repeated infractions of the same rule. On some occasions, rules that are broken are so serious that the em-ployee is:
a. Transferred to another unit. b. Suspended indefinitely. c. Asked to attend a union grievance meet-ing. d. Terminated after the first infraction.
A hospitalized patient tells a nurse that he wishes to take the original chart copy of his medical record home. The nurse's best response is
1. "You may not have it because it belongs to your physician." 2. "It is your medical record, and you are allowed to take it home." 3. "It is against hospital policy for you to look at your medical record." 4. "You are allowed to have a copy of your medical record to take home."