When applying restraints on a patient with an endotracheal tube who is on a ventilator, the nurse understands that they are placed to protect the patient from self-extubation. Which of the follow-ing must occur when the restraints are applied?
a. Written permission from the patient or family.
b. Written order from the physician
c. Is accepted as a standard of care in the intensive care unit
d. Cannot be used unless the patient attempts to self-extubate
Question 2
The nurse is working with an LPN and a UAP to care for five patients. Which of the following is considered negligence when delegated to the UAP by the RN?
a. Blood glucose monitoring
b. Removal of wrist restraints during the bath
c. Antifungal powder application
d. Transportation to radiography
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
Endotracheal Tube
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.