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[Show more]B When a nursing supervisor evaluates the staff nurse's performance with a group of clients to whom the staff nurse has provided nursing care, the supervisor is performing which type of evaluation? 
A) Outcome evaluation B) Process evaluation C) Summary evaluation D) Structure evaluation 
Process _...
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A) Outcome evaluation B) Process evaluation C) Summary evaluation D) Structure evaluation 
Process _...
What association meets every 2 years to further progress in defining, classifying, and describing nursing diagnoses? NANDA 
A client who has to undergo a parathyroidectomy is worried that he may have to wear a scarf around his neck after surgery. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse document in t...
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A client who has to undergo a parathyroidectomy is worried that he may have to wear a scarf around his neck after surgery. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse document in t...
A school nurse is preparing a talk on healthcare topics for adolescents, which of the following would be important for the nurse to include? Reaching a BAL of 0.08 within 2 hours constitutes binge drinking 
The nurse is teaching parents of a toddler about the use of a car seat. The nurse demonstrate...
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Add to cartA school nurse is preparing a talk on healthcare topics for adolescents, which of the following would be important for the nurse to include? Reaching a BAL of 0.08 within 2 hours constitutes binge drinking 
The nurse is teaching parents of a toddler about the use of a car seat. The nurse demonstrate...
Public health nursing specialty that emerged in early 20th century to combat communicable disease, infant mortality, and childhood morbidity 
Primary health care universally accessible to individuals and families through their full participation at a cost the community can afford 
Victorian order of...
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Add to cartPublic health nursing specialty that emerged in early 20th century to combat communicable disease, infant mortality, and childhood morbidity 
Primary health care universally accessible to individuals and families through their full participation at a cost the community can afford 
Victorian order of...
n doing the admission assessment on Mr. Sims, the nurse notes adventitious breath sounds in bilateral lower lung fields. What adventitious lung sounds would the nurse most expect to hear given Mr. Sim's presentation described above? crackles 
The physician has just rounded and ordered that an indwe...
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Add to cartn doing the admission assessment on Mr. Sims, the nurse notes adventitious breath sounds in bilateral lower lung fields. What adventitious lung sounds would the nurse most expect to hear given Mr. Sim's presentation described above? crackles 
The physician has just rounded and ordered that an indwe...
What terms are on the Joint Comission's official do not use list? U, use unit IU, use internal unit QD, write daily QOD, write every other day Trailing zero Lack of leading zero MS, write morphine sulfate MSO4 and MgSO4, write magnesium sulfate 
What additional abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols ...
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Add to cartWhat terms are on the Joint Comission's official do not use list? U, use unit IU, use internal unit QD, write daily QOD, write every other day Trailing zero Lack of leading zero MS, write morphine sulfate MSO4 and MgSO4, write magnesium sulfate 
What additional abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols ...
[musculoskeletal] What are the common signs and symptoms of the musculoskeletal system? - weakness - pain/tenderness - warmth - swelling/edema - gait disturbance - deformities 
[musculoskeletal] During inspection of the musculoskeletal system, what are you looking for? (look at: overlying skin, skel...
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Add to cart[musculoskeletal] What are the common signs and symptoms of the musculoskeletal system? - weakness - pain/tenderness - warmth - swelling/edema - gait disturbance - deformities 
[musculoskeletal] During inspection of the musculoskeletal system, what are you looking for? (look at: overlying skin, skel...
Gender differences do not lead to power struggles in nursing. FALSE; Power struggles can be a direct result of gender differences. Although they are fading in today's working environment, the socialization of different genders in their respective roles continues to impact the influence of gender on...
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Add to cartGender differences do not lead to power struggles in nursing. FALSE; Power struggles can be a direct result of gender differences. Although they are fading in today's working environment, the socialization of different genders in their respective roles continues to impact the influence of gender on...
This serves as a form of communication within the health care team and providing information for other professionals, primarily for individuals and and groups involved with accreditation, credentialing, legal, regulatory, and legislative, research, etc. What purpose does patient records serve? 
Iden...
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Iden...
Which physiological process explains why a child who has chills and a temperature of 104° F (40° C) is at risk of developing dyspnea? Fever increases metabolic demands, requiring increased oxygen need. 
In which condition do the lungs remove carbon dioxide faster than it is produced by cellular me...
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Add to cartWhich physiological process explains why a child who has chills and a temperature of 104° F (40° C) is at risk of developing dyspnea? Fever increases metabolic demands, requiring increased oxygen need. 
In which condition do the lungs remove carbon dioxide faster than it is produced by cellular me...
When during the latent phase of labor should the nurse assess the fetal heart pattern of a low-risk woman, G1 P0000? Select all that apply. 1. After vaginal exams. 2. Before administration of analgesics. 3. Periodically at the end of a contraction. 4. Every ten minutes. 5. Before ambulating. 1. Afte...
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Add to cartWhen during the latent phase of labor should the nurse assess the fetal heart pattern of a low-risk woman, G1 P0000? Select all that apply. 1. After vaginal exams. 2. Before administration of analgesics. 3. Periodically at the end of a contraction. 4. Every ten minutes. 5. Before ambulating. 1. Afte...
Phases of Surgery 1) Preoperative- decision to have surgery to table transfer 2) Intraoperative - transfer to table until transfer to PACU 3) Postoperative- transfer to PACU to first clinic visit/release 
Preoperative Care Assessment - Obtains medical and complete health history that includes curren...
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Add to cartPhases of Surgery 1) Preoperative- decision to have surgery to table transfer 2) Intraoperative - transfer to table until transfer to PACU 3) Postoperative- transfer to PACU to first clinic visit/release 
Preoperative Care Assessment - Obtains medical and complete health history that includes curren...
The nurse is caring for a patient in protective environment. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 
a. Wear an N95 respirator when entering the patient's room. b. Maintain airflow rate greater than 12 air exchanges/hour. c. Place in special room with negative-pressure airflow....
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a patient in protective environment. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 
a. Wear an N95 respirator when entering the patient's room. b. Maintain airflow rate greater than 12 air exchanges/hour. c. Place in special room with negative-pressure airflow....
The nursing student is completing I/O for the shift with the nurse. The student is emptying the Hemovac drain. Which action by the student require intervention by the nurse? the student empties the drainage into the trash can 
Negative pressure wound therapy is used for chronic open wounds such as p...
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Add to cartThe nursing student is completing I/O for the shift with the nurse. The student is emptying the Hemovac drain. Which action by the student require intervention by the nurse? the student empties the drainage into the trash can 
Negative pressure wound therapy is used for chronic open wounds such as p...
In which part of the skin do the normal flora reside? EPIDERMIS 
Which statement is true about the development stage of adolescents? In girls, the skin becomes soft with increased vascularity 
The nurse walks by a patient's room and observes a caregiver changing the patient's gown after the patien...
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Add to cartIn which part of the skin do the normal flora reside? EPIDERMIS 
Which statement is true about the development stage of adolescents? In girls, the skin becomes soft with increased vascularity 
The nurse walks by a patient's room and observes a caregiver changing the patient's gown after the patien...
What does it mean to be culturally competent? •Culturally competent nurses understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. 
•Cultural competence encompasses: •being aware of one's own world view •developing positive attitudes towards cultural differences ...
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Add to cartWhat does it mean to be culturally competent? •Culturally competent nurses understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. 
•Cultural competence encompasses: •being aware of one's own world view •developing positive attitudes towards cultural differences ...
Domain of nursing practice (1) offer skilled care to those recuperating from illness or injury (2) advocate for patients' rights, (3) teach patients to manage their health (4) support patients and their caregivers at critical times, and (5) help them navigate the complex health care system. 
ANA DO...
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Add to cartDomain of nursing practice (1) offer skilled care to those recuperating from illness or injury (2) advocate for patients' rights, (3) teach patients to manage their health (4) support patients and their caregivers at critical times, and (5) help them navigate the complex health care system. 
ANA DO...
Implementation the fourth step of the nursing process, formally beings after you develop a plan of care 
Nursing intervention any treatment, based on clinical judgment and knowledge, that a nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes; ideally nursing interventions are evidence based providing the mos...
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Add to cartImplementation the fourth step of the nursing process, formally beings after you develop a plan of care 
Nursing intervention any treatment, based on clinical judgment and knowledge, that a nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes; ideally nursing interventions are evidence based providing the mos...
Factors Affecting Personal Hygiene Culture (influence whether bathing is private or communal activity) -Socioeconomic class (homeless people can't afford showers) -Spiritual practices -Developmental level (children learn hygiene practices while growing up, older adults may experience an increase in...
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Add to cartFactors Affecting Personal Hygiene Culture (influence whether bathing is private or communal activity) -Socioeconomic class (homeless people can't afford showers) -Spiritual practices -Developmental level (children learn hygiene practices while growing up, older adults may experience an increase in...
After evaluating a patient's external variables, the nurse concludes that health beliefs and practices can be influenced by A. Emotional factors. B. Intellectual background. C. Developmental stage. D. Socioeconomic factors. D. Socioeconomic factors 
You will the concept of primary prevention when i...
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Add to cartAfter evaluating a patient's external variables, the nurse concludes that health beliefs and practices can be influenced by A. Emotional factors. B. Intellectual background. C. Developmental stage. D. Socioeconomic factors. D. Socioeconomic factors 
You will the concept of primary prevention when i...
A nurse hears a colleague tell a nursing student that she never touches a patient unless she is performing a procedure or doing an assessment. The nurse tells the student that from a caring perspective: 
A) She does not touch the patients either. B) Touch is a type of verbal communication. C) There ...
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Add to cartA nurse hears a colleague tell a nursing student that she never touches a patient unless she is performing a procedure or doing an assessment. The nurse tells the student that from a caring perspective: 
A) She does not touch the patients either. B) Touch is a type of verbal communication. C) There ...
What is the measurable criterion used to evaluate goal achievement? 
a. Consultation b. Critical Thinking c. Expected Outcome d. Communication C 
What outcome allows you to measure a patient's response to care more precisely? 
a. The patient's wound will appear normal in 3 days b. The patient's w...
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Add to cartWhat is the measurable criterion used to evaluate goal achievement? 
a. Consultation b. Critical Thinking c. Expected Outcome d. Communication C 
What outcome allows you to measure a patient's response to care more precisely? 
a. The patient's wound will appear normal in 3 days b. The patient's w...
Which of the following would be appropriate to utilize in diagnosing increased ICP? Select all that apply. 
a. Cranial X-ray b. CT Scan of the brain c. Neurological Assessment d. Ventriculostomy b. CT Scan of the brain c. Neurological Assessment d. Ventriculostomy 
In assessing the patient with scle...
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Add to cartWhich of the following would be appropriate to utilize in diagnosing increased ICP? Select all that apply. 
a. Cranial X-ray b. CT Scan of the brain c. Neurological Assessment d. Ventriculostomy b. CT Scan of the brain c. Neurological Assessment d. Ventriculostomy 
In assessing the patient with scle...
Diabetes will show what signs in the eyes? Thyroid issues? Retinal hemorrhages; bulging eyes 
What is a white ring around the eye called? What is it indicative of? Arcus senilis; indicative of high cholesterol 
What is xanthoma? What might it indicate? Looks like skin tags in eye on bottom conjuncti...
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Add to cartDiabetes will show what signs in the eyes? Thyroid issues? Retinal hemorrhages; bulging eyes 
What is a white ring around the eye called? What is it indicative of? Arcus senilis; indicative of high cholesterol 
What is xanthoma? What might it indicate? Looks like skin tags in eye on bottom conjuncti...
1. A nurse cares for patients. Which areas does caring influence? (Select all that apply.) The way in which patients feel, c. The way in which patients think, e. The way in which patients behave 
Which action indicates a nurse is using caring touch with a patient? Rubs a patient's back 
A nurse is ...
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Add to cart1. A nurse cares for patients. Which areas does caring influence? (Select all that apply.) The way in which patients feel, c. The way in which patients think, e. The way in which patients behave 
Which action indicates a nurse is using caring touch with a patient? Rubs a patient's back 
A nurse is ...
Which special zone of touch requires the nurse to get permission to take a pulse at a patient`s wrist? CONSENT 
According to the circular transactional model, which element motivates a patient to communicate with the nurse? REFERENT 
Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse exhibiting wh...
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Add to cartWhich special zone of touch requires the nurse to get permission to take a pulse at a patient`s wrist? CONSENT 
According to the circular transactional model, which element motivates a patient to communicate with the nurse? REFERENT 
Which phase of the helping relationship is the nurse exhibiting wh...
Therapeutic communication is - Undertaken to carry out the nursing care - Purposeful - Has one or more goals - Aimed at meeting the needs of one of the participants - Self-disclosure by the interviewer is limited 
Good ____________________ is essential to good health care communication 
In most Cana...
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Add to cartTherapeutic communication is - Undertaken to carry out the nursing care - Purposeful - Has one or more goals - Aimed at meeting the needs of one of the participants - Self-disclosure by the interviewer is limited 
Good ____________________ is essential to good health care communication 
In most Cana...
Which of the options below correctly correlate the decision-making model to the nursing process? (Select all that apply.) Implement: Choose alternative, implement alternative Evaluate: Evaluate decision-making steps 
Why are Assess and Plan not correlating with the decision-making model to the nursi...
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Add to cartWhich of the options below correctly correlate the decision-making model to the nursing process? (Select all that apply.) Implement: Choose alternative, implement alternative Evaluate: Evaluate decision-making steps 
Why are Assess and Plan not correlating with the decision-making model to the nursi...
Which word does the letter "T" represent in the SMART acronym as it relates to setting goals for the patient? timed 
Which action describes an independent nursing intervention? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Offering counseling for coping Initiating early mobili...
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Add to cartWhich word does the letter "T" represent in the SMART acronym as it relates to setting goals for the patient? timed 
Which action describes an independent nursing intervention? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Offering counseling for coping Initiating early mobili...
Conflict •When two or more people want different things 
•Conflict may be: • Within people (intrapersonal). 
• Between people (interpersonal). 
• Within groups (intragroup). 
• Between groups (intergroup). 
--> Conflict is a natural part of life. 
--> Conflict can be good or bad, d...
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Add to cartConflict •When two or more people want different things 
•Conflict may be: • Within people (intrapersonal). 
• Between people (interpersonal). 
• Within groups (intragroup). 
• Between groups (intergroup). 
--> Conflict is a natural part of life. 
--> Conflict can be good or bad, d...
In planning for the increased number and needs of the elderly in developed countries, nurses should realize which of the following? Choose all that apply. 
1. Chronicity and disability will continue to increase. 2. Women outlive and outnumber men. 3. Most older people prefer to move out of their hom...
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Add to cartIn planning for the increased number and needs of the elderly in developed countries, nurses should realize which of the following? Choose all that apply. 
1. Chronicity and disability will continue to increase. 2. Women outlive and outnumber men. 3. Most older people prefer to move out of their hom...
Formal Organizational Structure: the emphasis is on organizational positions and formal power Provides a framework for defining managerial authority, responsibility, and accountability Informal Organizational Structure: the focus is on the employees, their relationships, and the informal power that ...
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Add to cartFormal Organizational Structure: the emphasis is on organizational positions and formal power Provides a framework for defining managerial authority, responsibility, and accountability Informal Organizational Structure: the focus is on the employees, their relationships, and the informal power that ...
What is nutrition? Nutrition is a basic component of health and is essential for normal growth and development, tissue maintenance and repair, cellular metabolism, and organ function. Adequate access to nutrition is imperative to attain and maintain this component of health. 
Nutrients are the eleme...
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Add to cartWhat is nutrition? Nutrition is a basic component of health and is essential for normal growth and development, tissue maintenance and repair, cellular metabolism, and organ function. Adequate access to nutrition is imperative to attain and maintain this component of health. 
Nutrients are the eleme...
Which skill is unique to the commitment level of critical thinking? Anticipating when to make choices without others' assistance 
A 40-year-old patient is admitted with severe pain in the lower abdomen. A newly hired nurse is assigned to care for this patient. Which level of critical thinking accor...
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Add to cartWhich skill is unique to the commitment level of critical thinking? Anticipating when to make choices without others' assistance 
A 40-year-old patient is admitted with severe pain in the lower abdomen. A newly hired nurse is assigned to care for this patient. Which level of critical thinking accor...
A nurse is teaching a class to pre-nursing students. She asks the students to tell her the definition of caring according to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Which student's answer is the correct definition of caring? -An act of kindness -Providing appropriate medical care -Ensuring ...
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Add to cartA nurse is teaching a class to pre-nursing students. She asks the students to tell her the definition of caring according to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Which student's answer is the correct definition of caring? -An act of kindness -Providing appropriate medical care -Ensuring ...
Evaluation identify the nursing process: Measurement of the extent to which the patient has achieved the goals specified in the plan of care; factors that positively or negatively influence goal achievement are identified, and the plan of care is terminated or revised 
Nursing diagnosis identify the...
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Nursing diagnosis identify the...
1. Duodenal and gastric ulcers have similar as well as differentiating features. What characteristics are unique to duodenal ulcers? Select all that apply. a. Pain is relieved with eating food. * a. Increased gastric acid secretion occurs* a. Associated with helicobacter pylori infection* 
What does...
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Add to cart1. Duodenal and gastric ulcers have similar as well as differentiating features. What characteristics are unique to duodenal ulcers? Select all that apply. a. Pain is relieved with eating food. * a. Increased gastric acid secretion occurs* a. Associated with helicobacter pylori infection* 
What does...
Who do Street Outreach nurses work with? Work with people who are homeless and community organizations 
What do street outreach nurses focus on? building relationships, maintaining the dignity of and respect for clients Creating environment of cultural safety and empowerment provide access to primar...
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Add to cartWho do Street Outreach nurses work with? Work with people who are homeless and community organizations 
What do street outreach nurses focus on? building relationships, maintaining the dignity of and respect for clients Creating environment of cultural safety and empowerment provide access to primar...
A patient has been admitted to the hospital due to experiencing vomiting for several days. The cause of the patient's vomiting is unknown. Which of the following interventions should be considered the nurse's priority in providing care for this patient? a. Administration of parenteral antiemetics ...
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Add to cartA patient has been admitted to the hospital due to experiencing vomiting for several days. The cause of the patient's vomiting is unknown. Which of the following interventions should be considered the nurse's priority in providing care for this patient? a. Administration of parenteral antiemetics ...
Enteral nutrition giving nutrients into the gastro-intestinal tract through a feeding tube 
Parenteral nutrition giving nutrients through a catheter inserted into a vein 
Check residuals in which tube? g-tube 
How much residual is too much? 500 or 250 x2 
What to do if residual is too much? put it b...
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Add to cartEnteral nutrition giving nutrients into the gastro-intestinal tract through a feeding tube 
Parenteral nutrition giving nutrients through a catheter inserted into a vein 
Check residuals in which tube? g-tube 
How much residual is too much? 500 or 250 x2 
What to do if residual is too much? put it b...
What are graduated compression stockings? Passive interventions for preventing DVT and Venous stasis. 
What does R stand for in the RACE fire safety acronym? Rescue anyone in danger. 
What does A stand for in the RACE fire safety acronym? Activate the fire alarm & notify someone. 
What does C stand ...
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Add to cartWhat are graduated compression stockings? Passive interventions for preventing DVT and Venous stasis. 
What does R stand for in the RACE fire safety acronym? Rescue anyone in danger. 
What does A stand for in the RACE fire safety acronym? Activate the fire alarm & notify someone. 
What does C stand ...
Have a good understanding of hypoxia and clinical manifestations. What would you see in the patient? (479t) -Hypoxia: Inadequate oxygenation. Due to obstruction. -CNS: (EARLY) Unexplained apprehension, unexplained restlessness or irritability, unexplained confusion or lethargy, (LATE) unexplained co...
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Add to cartHave a good understanding of hypoxia and clinical manifestations. What would you see in the patient? (479t) -Hypoxia: Inadequate oxygenation. Due to obstruction. -CNS: (EARLY) Unexplained apprehension, unexplained restlessness or irritability, unexplained confusion or lethargy, (LATE) unexplained co...
Which nursing intervention is most likely to prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis in a postoperative client? use of incentive spirometry 
(would not be adequate fluid and nutrition) 
The family members of a dying client have asked for the hospital chaplain's help in h...
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Add to cartWhich nursing intervention is most likely to prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia and atelectasis in a postoperative client? use of incentive spirometry 
(would not be adequate fluid and nutrition) 
The family members of a dying client have asked for the hospital chaplain's help in h...
What are clinical situations when an alcohol-based hand rub can be used to decontaminate hands before direct contact with patients 
after contact with bodily fluids, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, and wound dressings 
After and before using gloves 
before inserting urinary catheters, peripheral v...
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Add to cartWhat are clinical situations when an alcohol-based hand rub can be used to decontaminate hands before direct contact with patients 
after contact with bodily fluids, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, and wound dressings 
After and before using gloves 
before inserting urinary catheters, peripheral v...
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