A student nurse is discussing ways to assist with meals and improve a patient's eating experience in the hospital. A nurse intervenes when the student says:
1. I should wipe off the over-the-bed table with disinfectant if a urinal or any other contaminated item has been on it.
2. To avoid contamination, I should never open any containermilk cartons, juice containers, or cellophane packaging for plastic utensilson the tray.
3. I should make rounds to my patients' rooms during mealtimes and ask if they have any needs.
4. I should ensure that each meal tray is assessed for the correct diet and appropriate temperature of food.
Question 2
A physician writes an order for a nurse to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube for gastric decompression. When inserting the NG tube, the nurse should
1. Force the tube toward the nasopharynx.
2. Instruct the patient to avoid swallowing while inserting the tube.
3. Push the tip of the tube upward against the top side of the nasal passage.
4. Instruct the patient to hyperextend his or her head slightly and then gently insert the tube into the intended naris.
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Different ways to test hypotheses
Eating calcium-rich foods daily assists with bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting
Two ways of treating blocked coronary arteries, the main cause of heart attacks in older adults.