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mpobi80

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To obtain a vaginal specimen for a culture, the nurse should:
 
  A. Apply sterile gloves
  B. Assist the client to a side-lying position
  C. Collect discharge from the perineum on the same swab
  D. Insert the swab  to 1 inch into the orifice and rotate before removal

Question 2

The appropriate way to identify the right client is to:
 
  A. Ask the client his or her name
  B. Check the client's identification band
  C. Ask the primary nurse or a family member
  D. Say the client's name and request client validation



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Answer to Question 1

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D. Gently insert swab  to 1 inch into vaginal orifice, and rotate before removal.
A. Apply clean disposable gloves
B. Female should be in dorsal recumbent position, whereas males may sit on a chair or bed or lie supine with sheet draped across genitalia.
C. If discharge near vagina appears different from discharge along perineum, collect separate specimens from each area because if there are two organisms present, they could be cross contaminated on a single swab.

Answer to Question 2

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B. The nurse compares the medical record number on the MAR with the client's ID bracelet. If an identification bracelet becomes smudged or illegible, or is missing, the nurse must acquire a new one for the client.
A. Once a nurse is prepared to administer a medication, the client's identification band (ID bracelet) is checked against the MAR and the client is asked to state his or her full name. Please state your name, is the best question to ask for the client's name. Do not enter a room and state the client's name for him.
C. If the client is a child, parents or legal guardians can be used to identify the child.
D. Do not enter a room and state the client's name for him, Mr. Miles, here is your medication. This assumes that the client, by acknowledging your presence, is indeed who you say he is.




mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help


helenmarkerine

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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