The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg TID for the last several months to relieve knee pain from arthritis. Which assessment finding must be reported by the nurse to the provider promptly?
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Documentation of Standard Precautions is required with every…
Documentation of Standard Precautions is required with every nurse/client interaction.
The nurse knows providing care that is consistent and predic…
The nurse knows providing care that is consistent and predictable can make the health care experience less intimidating for the patient. What additional action can the nurse take to enhance this experience?
The correct sequence of PPE removal is gown, mask, protectiv…
The correct sequence of PPE removal is gown, mask, protective eyewear, and gloves.
During hand washing, the nurse addresses all of the followin…
During hand washing, the nurse addresses all of the following except:
Which action observed by a nurse manager is not indicative o…
Which action observed by a nurse manager is not indicative of the qualities and behaviors of caring?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are effective against C. diffi…
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are effective against C. difficile?
Sterile gloves, along with using sterile techniques, are req…
Sterile gloves, along with using sterile techniques, are required for all procedures being performed on the client?
What link in the chain of infection does hand hygiene interr…
What link in the chain of infection does hand hygiene interrupt?
Contact transmission occurs in what manner?
Contact transmission occurs in what manner?