43) A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious. With the help of an assistive personnel, the nurse has repositioned the client from a left lateral to a right lateral position. The client’s daughter asks why the nurse keeps her father lying on his side. Which of the following rationales should the nurse give the family member?
41) A nurse is handling soiled linens and other items from a…
41) A nurse is handling soiled linens and other items from a patient’s room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure proper infection control and safety?
30) A nurse is providing nail care for a client. Which of t…
30) A nurse is providing nail care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
20) Patient intake included one 8 ounce can of Sprite, 400…
20) Patient intake included one 8 ounce can of Sprite, 400 mL of water, and 4 ounces of chicken broth. What was the patient’s total intake?
33) A nurse is planning preventive care for a client who is…
33) A nurse is planning preventive care for a client who is at risk for pressure ulcers and requires bed rest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
50) A nurse is making a patient’s bed and ensures that the…
50) A nurse is making a patient’s bed and ensures that the linens are wrinkle-free. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent wrinkles in the bed linens and promote patient comfort?
18) The client has been NPO (nothing by mouth) since…
18) The client has been NPO (nothing by mouth) since midnight. When the client finds out that the blood test has been cancelled; the client swears at the nurse and states, “You are incompetent! ” Which is the nurse’s best response?
39) A nurse is preparing to change a patient’s bed linens….
39) A nurse is preparing to change a patient’s bed linens. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure infection control and patient safety?
6) The nurse is performing eye care on a client who experie…
6) The nurse is performing eye care on a client who experienced facial trauma during a fight. Which of the following techniques should be followed when completing this care?
15) The nurse has delegated the changing of linens to an un…
15) The nurse has delegated the changing of linens to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse will know the UAP understands medical asepsis principles when the UAP has performed which of the following?