You note that Unit 64 has had a high turnover rate of staff during the past year. In selecting the appropriate action, it is important that:
a. All documentation is reviewed.
b. Usual processes for discipline are fol-lowed.
c. Confidentiality is assured.
d. An incident report is filed.
C
Confidentiality is important if an employee fears intimidation or retribution from a manager.
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The nurse is conducting a morning assessment of an older adult patient who has a history of peripheral artery disease. When palpating the patient's dorsalis pedis pulse, the nurse should:
A) Palpate the pulses using the pads of his or her thumbs B) Thoroughly assess the right foot and then assess the left foot C) Palpate both of the patient's feet simultaneously D) Place his or her index finger on both of the patient's feet
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A) normal changes in the urine. B) prostatic cancer. C) pyuria. D) cancer of the bladder.
A client arrives at a healthcare facility complaining that her daughter frequently sucks her thumb. The client wants to know about the adverse effect of thumb sucking. What should the nurse's response include?
A) "Thumb sucking in children may cause ulcers in the mouth." B) "Thumb sucking in children may lead to thrush." C) "Thumb sucking in children may cause permanent damage to the child's mouth structure." D) "Thumb sucking in children may lead to speech problems."