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After discussing the use of restraints with a client and family, a physician has written a prescription for wrist restraints to be applied to a client. The nurse instructs the nursing assistant to apply the restraints. Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates that the nursing assistant is using the restraints safely and correctly? Select all that apply. B The restraints are being released every 2 hours. C A safety knot has been used to secure the restraints. E The call light...

Define Supine Position? - Back (Ex: Physical Assessment Define dorsal recumbent Position? - Back lying legs are extended and knees are spread apart. (Ex: Used to Admin Vaginal Medications Define Prone Position? - Laying on stomach with their head turn to one side and hips are not flexed. (Ex: Drainage from mouth unconscious clients. Define High-Fowler's position? - Feed (Ex: Head of bed elevated 45-60 degrees Define Semi Fowlers Position? - Midway (Ex: Head of bed elevated 30-45 degrees...

A client who is febrile is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia. In accordance with the care pathway, antibiotic therapy is prescribed. Which of the following situations requires the nurse to complete a variance report with regard to the care pathway? A. Antibiotic therapy was initiated 2 hr after implementation of the care pathway B. A blood culture was obtained after antibiotic therapy has been initiated C. The route of antibiotic therapy on the care pathway was changed from IV ...

Which of the following best defines aggregate? a. A large group of persons b. A collection of individuals and families c. A collection of people who share one or more characteristics d. Another name for a demographic group ANS: C An aggregate is defined a collection of people who share one or more personal or environmental characteristics. Members of a community can be defined in terms of either geography (e.g., a county, a group of counties, or a state) or a special interest (e.g., ch...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a postpartum client. Which of the following should the nurse explain as the most important reason for staff to wear identification? - Reducing the risk of newborn abduction A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? - I will feed my baby six to eight times a day A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis...

1.A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client's refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for urinary retention. d. Obtain a provider's prescription for a blood alcohol level. 2....

HESI Exit Actual Updated Questions and Answers 2024;View ahead of exam 100% correct   HESI Exit Actual Updated Questions and Answers 2024;View ahead of exam 100% correct 1. An adult who has recurrent episodes of depression tells the nurse that the prescribed antidepressant needs to be discontinued because the client is feeling better after taking the medication for the past couple of weeks and does not like the side effects. Which response is best for the nurse to provide. a. Remind th...

health care financing mechanisms should the nurse include as federally funded? (Select all that apply.) A. Preferred provider organization (PPO) B. Medicare C. Long-term care insurance D. Exclusive provider organization (EPO) E. Medicaid - B, E Rationale: Medicare and Medicaid are federally funded. PPOs, Long-term care insurance and EPOs are privately funded Ch. 1) A nurse manager is developing strategies to care for the increasing number of clients who have obesity. Which of the ...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a postpartum client. Which of the following should the nurse explain as the most important reason for staff to wear identification? - Reducing the risk of newborn abduction A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? - I will feed my baby six to eight times a day A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis...

A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Increased pigmentation Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation. Localized hair loss Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, especially on the facial area. Thinning of the skin assessing a client who ha...