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1) Before you pour, mix, or draw up a medication
3 checks of safe medication 2) After you prepare the medication
administration 3) At the bedside
Incubation, prodromal, illness, decline, convalescence Asepsis - Absence
5 stages of infection contamination (clean)
, B. Place a pillow between your knees while lying in bed to prevent hip disl
A 73-year-old female client had a
hemiarthroplasty of the left hip yesterday
due to a fracture resulting from a fall. In
reviewing hip precautions with the client,
which instruction should the nurse include
in this client's teaching plan?
A. In 8 weeks you will be able to bend at
the waist to reach items on the floor.
B. Place a pillow between your knees
while lying in bed to prevent hip
dislocation.
C. It is safe to use a walker to get out of
bed, but you need assistance when
walking.
D. Take pain medication 30 minutes after
your physical therapy sessions.
, D. Determine who is legally empowered to make decisions.
A 75-year-old client who has a history of
end stage renal failure and advanced lung
cancer, recently had a stroke. Two days
ago the healthcare provider discontinued
the client's dialysis treatments, stating
that death is inevitable, but the client is
disoriented and will not sign a DNR
directive. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
A. Review the client's most recent
laboratory reports.
B. Refer the client and family members
for hospice care.
C. Notify the hospital ethics committee of
the client situation.
D. Determine who is legally empowered
to make decisions.
, A. It is important that you continue your medication while learning to medit
An adult male client with a history of
hypertension tells the nurse that he is
tired of taking antihypertensive
medications and is going to try spiritual
meditation instead. What should be the
nurse's first response?
A. It is important that you continue your
medication while learning to meditate.
B. Spiritual meditation requires a time
commitment of 15 to 20 minutes daily.
C. Obtain your healthcare provider's
permission before starting meditation.
D. Complementary therapy and western
medicine can be effective for you.
1) Before you pour, mix, or draw up a medication
3 checks of safe medication 2) After you prepare the medication
administration 3) At the bedside
Incubation, prodromal, illness, decline, convalescence Asepsis - Absence
5 stages of infection contamination (clean)
, B. Place a pillow between your knees while lying in bed to prevent hip disl
A 73-year-old female client had a
hemiarthroplasty of the left hip yesterday
due to a fracture resulting from a fall. In
reviewing hip precautions with the client,
which instruction should the nurse include
in this client's teaching plan?
A. In 8 weeks you will be able to bend at
the waist to reach items on the floor.
B. Place a pillow between your knees
while lying in bed to prevent hip
dislocation.
C. It is safe to use a walker to get out of
bed, but you need assistance when
walking.
D. Take pain medication 30 minutes after
your physical therapy sessions.
, D. Determine who is legally empowered to make decisions.
A 75-year-old client who has a history of
end stage renal failure and advanced lung
cancer, recently had a stroke. Two days
ago the healthcare provider discontinued
the client's dialysis treatments, stating
that death is inevitable, but the client is
disoriented and will not sign a DNR
directive. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
A. Review the client's most recent
laboratory reports.
B. Refer the client and family members
for hospice care.
C. Notify the hospital ethics committee of
the client situation.
D. Determine who is legally empowered
to make decisions.
, A. It is important that you continue your medication while learning to medit
An adult male client with a history of
hypertension tells the nurse that he is
tired of taking antihypertensive
medications and is going to try spiritual
meditation instead. What should be the
nurse's first response?
A. It is important that you continue your
medication while learning to meditate.
B. Spiritual meditation requires a time
commitment of 15 to 20 minutes daily.
C. Obtain your healthcare provider's
permission before starting meditation.
D. Complementary therapy and western
medicine can be effective for you.
