A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has total vision loss and is the handler of a service dog.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to show consideration for the client and the service animal?
Pet the dog briefly to demonstrate acceptance.
Consult the client before approaching the dog.
Offer the dog a bowl of water to demonstrate caring.
Command the dog to sit while talking with the client.
The Correct Answer is B
The nurse should consult the client before approaching the dog.
Service dogs are working animals and it is important to respect their role and the handler’s wishes.
Choice A is wrong because petting the dog briefly to demonstrate acceptance could distract the dog from its duties.
Choice C is wrong because offering the dog a bowl of water without consulting the client first could interfere with the dog’s training or schedule.
Choice D is wrong because commanding the dog to sit while talking with the client could confuse the dog and disrupt its training.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Wearing a lead apron can help protect the nurse from radiation exposure while providing care to a client receiving internal radiation therapy.
Choice A is incorrect because visitors may need to limit their contact with the client and follow specific safety precautions.
Choice B is incorrect because a dosimeter film badge is worn by the nurse to measure radiation exposure, not placed on the client’s door.
Choice D is incorrect because the door to the client’s room may need to be kept closed as a safety precaution 2.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Platelets 70,000/mm.
The priority finding for a nurse assessing a client who has cirrhosis to report is a platelet count of 70,000/mm.
A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) can be a complication of cirrhosis and can increase the risk of bleeding.
A platelet count below 150,000/mm3 is considered low and should be reported to the provider.
Choice A is incorrect because while a distended abdomen can be a sign of ascites, a complication of cirrhosis, it is not the priority finding to report.
Choice B is incorrect because while clay-colored stools can be a sign of biliary obstruction, it is not the priority finding to report.
Choice D is incorrect because while an elevated alkaline phosphatase level can be a sign of liver damage, it is not the priority finding to report.
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