What is the best way to ensure cost effective care?
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-assign non nursing tasks to ancillary staff
-do NOT stock rooms with extra supplies
-do NOT assign dedicated equipment to each room
-IV tubing is to be changed every 96 hours
What are signs of delirium?
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, -rapid, incoherent speech
What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)?
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-dry mouth and constipation (eat fiber and chew gum) and BLURRED VISION
-take a night to minimize drowsiness
-lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating
For a child with asthma, what should you do?
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-get flu vaccine once/year
-take the highest reading out of 3 PEF meter readings (not average)
-remove carpet from bedroom
What are indications that a client is at risk for pressure ulcers?
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-low albumin/Hgb
-weight loss
-diarrhea
,What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel?
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-LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
What are manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia?
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-facial flushing
-nasal congestion
-headache
What should you do for clients who have rheumatoid arthritis and are in pain?
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-allow frequent rest periods throughout the day
-recommend warm showers, not baths to prevent falls
-apply ice to reduce inflammation
-don't do morning ADLs until pain meds are given
-don't take more than 4 g of acetaminophen/day
-encourage high iron, protein and vitamins
, What is true of ginseng? St. John's wart? Valerian? Flaxseed?
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-decreases effectiveness of timolol->antiglaucoma med
-interacts with caffeine-irritability
-can INCREASE effectiveness of warfarin (anticoagulants), stimulate mental
activity and improve appetite
-St. John's wart can increase effectiveness of fluoxetine
-valerian: sedative, can lower BP
-flaxseed: used for migraines, can cause GI symptoms
What is true of ostomy care?
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-cleanse skin at stoma site with washcloth and warm water
-dry skin around stoma before applying barrier
-place skin barrier adhesive over stoma and hold it there for 30 seconds
-wear clean gloves (not sterile)
-cut the skin barrier no more than .3 (.13 in) cm larger than the stoma
What is important when teaching new nurses about time management?
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-assign non nursing tasks to ancillary staff
-do NOT stock rooms with extra supplies
-do NOT assign dedicated equipment to each room
-IV tubing is to be changed every 96 hours
What are signs of delirium?
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, -rapid, incoherent speech
What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)?
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-dry mouth and constipation (eat fiber and chew gum) and BLURRED VISION
-take a night to minimize drowsiness
-lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating
For a child with asthma, what should you do?
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-get flu vaccine once/year
-take the highest reading out of 3 PEF meter readings (not average)
-remove carpet from bedroom
What are indications that a client is at risk for pressure ulcers?
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-low albumin/Hgb
-weight loss
-diarrhea
,What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel?
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-LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
What are manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia?
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-facial flushing
-nasal congestion
-headache
What should you do for clients who have rheumatoid arthritis and are in pain?
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-allow frequent rest periods throughout the day
-recommend warm showers, not baths to prevent falls
-apply ice to reduce inflammation
-don't do morning ADLs until pain meds are given
-don't take more than 4 g of acetaminophen/day
-encourage high iron, protein and vitamins
, What is true of ginseng? St. John's wart? Valerian? Flaxseed?
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-decreases effectiveness of timolol->antiglaucoma med
-interacts with caffeine-irritability
-can INCREASE effectiveness of warfarin (anticoagulants), stimulate mental
activity and improve appetite
-St. John's wart can increase effectiveness of fluoxetine
-valerian: sedative, can lower BP
-flaxseed: used for migraines, can cause GI symptoms
What is true of ostomy care?
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-cleanse skin at stoma site with washcloth and warm water
-dry skin around stoma before applying barrier
-place skin barrier adhesive over stoma and hold it there for 30 seconds
-wear clean gloves (not sterile)
-cut the skin barrier no more than .3 (.13 in) cm larger than the stoma
What is important when teaching new nurses about time management?
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