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A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team should the nurse contact for assistance?
A. Physical therapist
A physical therapist can assist with the proper application and usage of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management, providing guidance on its use and techniques for optimal outcomes.
B. Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists focus more on functional activities related to daily living.
C. Respiratory therapist
Respiratory therapists specialize in respiratory care.
D. Pharmacist
Pharmacists primarily handle medication-related concerns and may not specifically assist with TENS therapy.
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Full Explanation
A. A physical therapist can assist with the proper application and usage of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management, providing guidance on its use and techniques for optimal outcomes.
B. Occupational therapists focus more on functional activities related to daily living.
C. Respiratory therapists specialize in respiratory care.
D. Pharmacists primarily handle medication-related concerns and may not specifically assist with TENS therapy.
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A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for an interdisciplinary care conference?
A. A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and has a negative contraction stress test
A client at 39 weeks of gestation with a negative contraction stress test is at term and might not require an interdisciplinary care conference if the test results are normal.
B. A client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and has a biophysical profile of 6
A client at 35 weeks of gestation with a biophysical profile of 6 might need further evaluation or interventions, making it appropriate to discuss the case in aninterdisciplinary care conference.
C. A client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has an US ratio of 2:1
A client at 37 weeks of gestation with a specific US ratio might require attention, but the significance of the ratio in this context is unclear without additional information.
D. A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has a negative Coombs' titer
A client at 28 weeks of gestation with a negative Coombs' titer might not require an interdisciplinary care conference solely based on this information.
Full Explanation
A. A client at 39 weeks of gestation with a negative contraction stress test is at term and might not require an interdisciplinary care conference if the test results are normal.
B. A client at 35 weeks of gestation with a biophysical profile of 6 might need further evaluation or interventions, making it appropriate to discuss the case in an
interdisciplinary care conference.
C. A client at 37 weeks of gestation with a specific US ratio might require attention, but the significance of the ratio in this context is unclear without additional information.
D. A client at 28 weeks of gestation with a negative Coombs' titer might not require an interdisciplinary care conference solely based on this information.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports acute pain but refuses IM medication. The nurse distracts the client and quickly administers the injection. This illustrates which of the following?
A. Battery
Battery involves unauthorized or harmful physical contact, which administering the injection without consent would constitute.
B. False imprisonment
False imprisonment involves restricting a person's freedom of movement unlawfully, which doesn't apply in this scenario.
C. Assault
Assault involves the threat of unwanted or harmful contact.
D. Libel
Libel refers to written defamation or false statements that damage someone's reputation, which is not relevant in this situation involving administering medication.
Full Explanation
A. Battery involves unauthorized or harmful physical contact, which administering the injection without consent would constitute.
B. False imprisonment involves restricting a person's freedom of movement unlawfully, which doesn't apply in this scenario.
C. Assault involves the threat of unwanted or harmful contact.
D. Libel refers to written defamation or false statements that damage someone's reputation, which is not relevant in this situation involving administering medication.
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I can post the client's vital signs in the client's room."
Posting a client's vital signs in their room violates their confidentiality by making private health information publicly accessible.
B. "I should discard personal health information documents in the trash before leaving the unit."
Discarding personal health information documents in the trash can expose sensitive information and is not a secure method of disposal.
C. "I can use another nurse's password as long as I log off after using the computer."
Using another nurse's password compromises security and individual accountability, leading to potential breaches of confidentiality.
D. "I should encrypt personal health information when sending emails."
Encrypting personal health information when sending emails demonstrates an understanding of the importance of protecting sensitive client data during electronic communication.
Full Explanation
A. Posting a client's vital signs in their room violates their confidentiality by making private health information publicly accessible.
B. Discarding personal health information documents in the trash can expose sensitive information and is not a secure method of disposal.
C. Using another nurse's password compromises security and individual accountability, leading to potential breaches of confidentiality.
D. Encrypting personal health information when sending emails demonstrates an understanding of the importance of protecting sensitive client data during electronic communication.