A nurse has to make a bed occupied by a client. What is the nurse required to do as part
of the bed making procedure for an occupied bed?
A) Place a bath blanket over the top sheet
B) Raise the side rails on both sides of the bed
C) Fan-fold used linens toward the foot of the bed
D) Place the used linens on the floor
A
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Signs and symptoms that an IV has come out of the vein include
A) fluid dripping rapidly. B) bruising. C) blue color. D) tissue swelling.
The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient obtains an oral temperature reading of 103°F. She contacts the surgeon, obtains an order, and administers acetaminophen 650 mg orally. Which clinical information should the nurse document? Select all that apply
a. Oral temperature reading of 102°F b. The call to the surgeon to obtain the order c. Administering acetaminophen 650 mg orally d. All of the above
A female patient is admitted with multiple medical problems and incontinence, regardless of the position or situation. For which type of incontinence should the nurse plan care?
1. total 2. urge 3. stress 4. overflow
Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health assessment and history on an older patient reflects an understanding of the general health status of this pop-ulation?
a. "I'll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently pre-scribed." b. "I would like to understand how suppor-tive the patient's family members are." c. "Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues." d. "It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being healthy."