Reference no: EM133862272
Assignment:
1. How patient care impact due to the lack of teamwork and collaboration personnel nursing staff? Explain
2. A client with history of gastrointestinal reflux disease report a onset of painful swallowing to the home healthcare nurse. How should the nurse respond?
a. Determine if the client has been taking his medication as prescribed.
b. Explain that this is a common problem in GERD that comes and goes.
c. Encourage the PRN use of throat lozenges to reduce this discomfort.
d. Measure the client's vital signs and oxygen saturation immediately
3. A young adult male client has a diagnosis of epididymitis and a positive culture for Escherichia coli. Which information should the nurse include in teaching plan?
a. Surgical intervention is often indicated
b. Obtain an annual prostate digital exam
c. Epididymitis is a precancerous condition
d. Avoid penile contact with the rectal area
4. A healthcare worker with no known exposure to tuberculosis has received a mantoux tuberculosis skin test. The nurse's assessment of the test after 62 hrs. indicates 5mm of erythema without induration. which is the best initial nursing action?
a. instruct the client to return for a repeat test in 1 week
b. Review client's history for possible exposure to TB
c. Document negative results in the client's medical record
d. Refer client to a healthcare provider for isoniazid (INH) therapy