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jake

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Prior to inserting a nasogastric tube, the nurse correctly verifies the client's identity through which of the following methods?
 
  A) Ask the client: Is your name___?
  B) Check the client's identification bracelet.
  C) Verify the client's room number.
  D) Call the client by his or her first name.

Question 2

The nurse knows that a health care facility should determine its disaster-preparedness plan for delivering care in the event of an emergency or disaster?
 
  A) As soon as the disaster is announced publicly
  B) When officially informed that a disaster has occurred
  C) After the first disaster has been experienced
  D) In advance of a possible emergency or disaster



Sammyo

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals include improving the accuracy of client identification. The nurse should check the client's identification bracelet to verify the client's identity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Each health care facility should determine in advance how to deliver care, if an emergency or disaster occurs. This involves collaboration with internal committees and external agencies.



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