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lak

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The client requires support and an abdominal binder is ordered. How does the nurse correctly implement the use of the binder?
 
  a. By using it as a replacement for underlying dressings
  b. By keeping it loose for client comfort
  c. By having the client sit or stand when it is applied
  d. By making sure the client has adequate ventilatory capacity

Question 2

A preceptor is working with a new nurse on documentation. Which situation will cause the preceptor to intervene?
 
  a. The new nurse uses a black ink pen to chart.
  b. The new nurse charts consecutively on every other line.
  c. The new nurse ends each entry with signature and title.
  d. The new nurse keeps the password secure.



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Answer to Question 1

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After applying the binder, the nurse should assess the client's ability to ventilate properly, in-cluding deep breathing and coughing.
Wounds should be entirely covered with dressings; the binder is applied over the dressing.
The binder should not be loose, or it will be ineffective in providing support.
The client should be lying supine with head slightly elevated and knees slightly flexed for appli-cation of the abdominal binder.

Answer to Question 2

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Chart consecutively, line by line (not every other line); if space is left, draw a line horizontally through it, and sign your name at the end. Every other line should not be left blank. Record all entries legibly and in black ink. End each entry with your signature and title. For computer documentation, keep your password to yourself. Using black ink, ending each entry with signature and title, and keeping the password secure are all appropriate behaviors.





 

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