The patient is admitted to the hospital. Part of the patient ...

[stephzh]

The patient is admitted to the hospital. Part of the patient assessment will include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Use of an appropriate pressure ulcer risk scale
  b. Assessment of the patient's nutritional status
  c. Assessment of the patient's mobility status
  d. Assessment of the patient's fluid status

Question 2

The patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of severe abdominal pain and vomiting. The patient is severely dehydrated. The physician orders the patient to receive IV fluids for the dehydration and an IV antiemetic.
 
  However, the patient states that she is fearful of needles and adamantly refuses to have an IV started. The nurse explains the importance and rationale for the ordered treatment, but the patient continues to refuse. The nurse should: a. Summon the nurse technician to hold the arm down while the IV is inserted
  b. Use a numbing medication before inserting the IV
  c. Document the patient's refusal and notify the physician
  d. Tell the patient that she will be discharged without care unless she complies

[jaykayy05]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
A complete patient assessment includes the use of appropriate pressure ulcer risk scales, the presence of shear and friction, and the patient's nutritional, fluid, mobility, and continence status.

Answer to Question 2

C
The Patient Self-Determination Act, effective December 1, 1991, requires all Medicare- and Medicaid-recipient hospitals to provide patients with information about their right to accept or reject medical treatment.

[stephzh]

Great answer, keep it coming

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Gracias!