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A charge nurse is reviewing documentation with a group of
newly licensed nurses. Which of the following legal guidelines
should be followed when documenting in a client's record?
Select all that apply
Put the date and time in all entries
Cover errors with correction fluid and write in the correct
information
Use as many abbreviations as possible
Document objective data leaving out opinions - correct
answer- Put the date and time in all entries
Document objective data leaving out opinions
A client who has a cerebrovascular accident has persistent
problems with dysphagia. The nurse caring for the client should
initiate a referral with which of the following members of the
interprofessional care team?
,Certified nursing assistant
Physical therapist
Social worker
Speech language pathologist - correct answer- Speech
language pathologist
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
antihypertensive medication. Prior to administering the
medication, the nurses uses an electronic database to gather
information about the medication and the effects it might have
on this client. Which of the following components of critical
thinking is the nurse using when he reviews the medication
information?
Knowledge
Experience
Competence
Intuition - correct answer- Knowledge
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of metastatic lung
cancer. The nurse finds the client sitting in a chair while staring
out the window. What statement by the nurse communicates
concern and caring about the client?
, "I can't imagine you have many concerns about your health. Tell
me what is on your mind."
"You are going to be okay. Your doctor is one of the best cancer
specialists and know the best way to treat your cancer."
"I think you should talk to your friends and family, getting their
help and support and will make you feel better."
"Don't worry. There are all kinds of cancer treatments available.
You will be just fine." - correct answer- "I can't
imagine you have many concerns about your health. Tell me
what is on your mind."
A nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a confused
patient brought by his son. Which of the following would be
included in primary sources for information? Select all that apply
Health history by the patient's son
Physical assessment
Patient's report of his physical symptoms
Clinical note in the computer system from a past admission. -
correct answer- Physical assessment
Patient's report of his physical symptoms