A client's daughter accuses a nurse of negligence when her father falls when ambulating, for the first time,
following knee replacement surgery. Which action is the best defense against the allegations of negligence?
a. Notifying the nursing supervisor of the client's condition
b. Documenting client data on the flowsheet
c. Keeping an accurate intake and output record
d. Accurately documenting client care on the client record
d. Accurately documenting client care on the client record
,A nurse has been asked to address the issue of confidentiality and documentation of client health information
electronically. Which activity (ies) would help ensure confidentiality? (select all that apply)
a. Having each person responsible for documenting in the electronic health record not share his or her
password
b. Placing computer screens in locations that face away from any public areas such as hallways
c. Ensuring that individuals log off a computer terminal when documentation is completed
d. Promoting the sharing of printers among several units
e. Allowing confidential emails to be sent via a public network
a. Having each person responsible for documenting in the electronic health record not share his or her
password
b. Placing computer screens in locations that face away from any public areas such as hallways
c. Ensuring that individuals log off a computer terminal when documentation is completed
, The nurse is caring for a client who works in a warehouse and has been having low back pain. Which statement
by the client indicates the need for more education regarding safe lifting?
a. "I hold the boxes away from my body, so I do not drop them on my feet."
b. "I stand with my feet apart, so I have a better stance when I lift."
c. "I bend with my knees when I pick up boxes."
d. "I try to rest between periods of lifting."
a. "I hold the boxes away from my body, so I do not drop them on my feet."
An older adult client is transferring from a supine to a sitting position in a chair. The client reports dizziness
when transferring. Which teaching by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. “Place your head lower than your heart if you begin to feel dizzy.”
b. “Move slowly and sit on the edge of the bed before transferring to the chair.”
c. “Place feet firmly on the floor when rising to maintain balance.”
d. “Drink a glass of water before attempting to stand to promote circulation.”
b. "Move slowly and sit on the edge of the bed before transferring to the chair."
following knee replacement surgery. Which action is the best defense against the allegations of negligence?
a. Notifying the nursing supervisor of the client's condition
b. Documenting client data on the flowsheet
c. Keeping an accurate intake and output record
d. Accurately documenting client care on the client record
d. Accurately documenting client care on the client record
,A nurse has been asked to address the issue of confidentiality and documentation of client health information
electronically. Which activity (ies) would help ensure confidentiality? (select all that apply)
a. Having each person responsible for documenting in the electronic health record not share his or her
password
b. Placing computer screens in locations that face away from any public areas such as hallways
c. Ensuring that individuals log off a computer terminal when documentation is completed
d. Promoting the sharing of printers among several units
e. Allowing confidential emails to be sent via a public network
a. Having each person responsible for documenting in the electronic health record not share his or her
password
b. Placing computer screens in locations that face away from any public areas such as hallways
c. Ensuring that individuals log off a computer terminal when documentation is completed
, The nurse is caring for a client who works in a warehouse and has been having low back pain. Which statement
by the client indicates the need for more education regarding safe lifting?
a. "I hold the boxes away from my body, so I do not drop them on my feet."
b. "I stand with my feet apart, so I have a better stance when I lift."
c. "I bend with my knees when I pick up boxes."
d. "I try to rest between periods of lifting."
a. "I hold the boxes away from my body, so I do not drop them on my feet."
An older adult client is transferring from a supine to a sitting position in a chair. The client reports dizziness
when transferring. Which teaching by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. “Place your head lower than your heart if you begin to feel dizzy.”
b. “Move slowly and sit on the edge of the bed before transferring to the chair.”
c. “Place feet firmly on the floor when rising to maintain balance.”
d. “Drink a glass of water before attempting to stand to promote circulation.”
b. "Move slowly and sit on the edge of the bed before transferring to the chair."
