A nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis (TB). What measure should be employed
when caring for the client?
A) Instruct the client to keep the doors of the room closed at night
B) Ask client to eat a diet rich in protein and vitamins A and C
C) Take precautions to prevent transmission through the feco-oral route
D) Dispose the infectious waste of the client in biohazardous waste receptacles
B
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A client who speaks English as a second language needs instruction on self-administration of injectable medications and wound care before being discharged the next day. What should the nurse identify as potential challenges when teaching this client? Select all that apply
1. Lack of time 2. Lack of supplies 3. Various languages 4. Lack of support systems in the home 5. Lack of appropriate readable materials
Which of the following is a specific and measurable behavioural response that reflects independence in function?
a. Client goal b. Priority setting c. Nursing diagnosis d. Concept mapping
The nurse is providing care for an 87-year-old woman who is recovering from a cerebral vascular accident. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take after noting the patient has a positive Romberg test?
a. Provide small, frequent meals. b. Institute fall-risk precautions. c. Darken the room and reduce stimuli. d. Request a footboard and splints.
A client with asthma has been prescribed an antiasthmatic drug. Before administering the drug, the nurse assesses the respiratory rate of the client. The nurse notifies the primary health care provider based on which finding?
A) 10 breaths/min B) 14 breaths/min C) 18 breaths/min D) 22 breaths/min