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7. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a safety hazard?
a)
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7. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a safety hazard?
a) An assistive personnel places a weight-sensitive sensor mat on the mattress beneath
the client’s buttocks.
b) An assistive personnel raises all four side rails of a client’s bed before leaving the
room.
c) A client who has bilateral wrist restraints has a capillary refill less than 2 seconds.
d) A client who has a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit reports a buzzing
sensation at the application site.
8. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a below-the-knee
amputation. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as
indicating an acceptance of the limb loss?
a) “I stay awake at night because I keep thinking about my leg.”
b) “I need to learn how to perform a dressing change on my leg.”
c) “I know my family means well, but I don’t want visitors seeing my leg right now.”
d) “I am going to have to find someone who can take care of my leg at home.”
9. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is collecting data from a client who is postoperative
following abdominal surgery. The client’s BP was 126/72 mm Hg 15 min ago. The nurse
now finds that the client’s BP is 176/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should
the nurse make?
a) Measure the client’s BP in the other arm.
b) Use a narrower cuff to repeat the BP measurement.
c) Deflate the cuff faster when repeating the bp measurement.
d) Request a prescription for an antihypertension medication.
10. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has streptococcal pharyngitis.
Which of the following precautions should the nurse make?
a) Have the client’s visitors put on a gown before entering the room.
b) Escort the client to a room with a negative airglow.
c) Prohibit fresh flowers and plants in the client’s room.
d) Wear a surgical mask when giving the client direct care.
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