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1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to brea...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to brea...

Hesi Fundamentals Practice Test 73 Questions with Verified Answers An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - CORRECT ANSWER To avoid shearing forces ...

1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level. D) Note-taking allows the nurse to brea...

HESI Exit PN Version 1-7 Tests with Answers g- Platelet count. h- Neutrophil count. lOMoARcPSD| 11.A client who is hypotensive is receiving dopamine, and adrenergic agonist, IV at the rate of 8 mcg/kg/min. Which intervention should the nurse implement while administering this medication? a- Measure urinary output every hour b- Monitor serum potassium frequently c- Initiate seizure precautions d- Assess pupillary response to light hourly 12. A client with renal disease seems axious and ...

  1. What can be delegated to Assistive person- nel (AP)? 2. A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing ...

A postoperative client will need to perform daily dressing changes after discharge. Which outcome statement best demonstrates the client's readiness to manage his wound care after discharge? The client A. asks relevant questions regarding the dressing change. B. states he will be able to complete the wound care regimen. C. demonstrates the wound care procedure correctly. D. has all the necessary supplies for wound care. A return demonstration of a procedure (C) provides an objective asse...

UNIT 1 The Nursing Care of Adults with Medical-Surgical Disorders 1 TEST 1 The Nursing Care of Clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders Nursing Care of Clients with Musculoskeletal Injuries Nursing Care of Clients with Fractures Nursing Care of Clients with Casts Nursing Care of Clients in Traction Nursing Care of Clients with Inflammatory Joint Disorders Nursing Care of Clients with Degenerative Bone Disorders Nursing Care of Clients with Amputations Nursing Care of Clients with...

  1. What can be delegated to Assistive person- nel (AP)? 2. A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing ...

NR 293 Exam 1 - All chapters test bank Study online at 1. 1. A patient must be treated immediately for acute organ transplant rejection. The nurse anticipates that muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone OKT3) will be ordered. What is the priority assessment before beginning drug therapy with muromonab-CD3? a. Serum potassium level b. Fluid volume status c. Electrocardiogram d. Blood glucose level ANS: B Assess fluid volume status because muromonab-CD3 is contraindicated in the presence ...