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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia

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The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Adjust the oxygen flow rate as needed to ease breathing.

Antibiotic therapy should be taken for 10 days.

Store the oxygen cylinder wrench with the oxygen tank.

Ensure the oxygen delivery system is at least 8 feet from any heat source.

Steroid medication should be taken in the morning.

Antibiotic medication can be taken with or without food.

The steroid dose will decrease each day.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C

A.   Adjusting the oxygen flow rate helps maintain adequate oxygen levels, especially during exertion or increased dyspnea.
B.   The antibiotics were discontinued on Day 4, so the duration of antibiotic therapy is not 10 days.
C.   Storing the wrench with the oxygen tank ensures that it's readily available to adjust or replace the tank.
D.   Placing the oxygen delivery system away from heat sources helps prevent potential fire hazards.
E. There is no specifications on the time to take steroid medications
F.   The specific instructions for taking the antibiotics weren't provided in the scenario.
G.   The scenario doesn't specify a decreasing dose regimen for the steroid medication.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Dismissing the client's concerns by stating everything will be fine doesn’t acknowledge their anxiety or offer reassurance.
B. While validating common feelings of fear might be helpful, it doesn't directly address the client's concerns or provide coping strategies.
C. Asking why the client feels scared might come across as confrontational or probing, possibly escalating their anxiety.
D. Offering to discuss what the client can expect during their stay provides reassurance, helps manage expectations, and gives the client a sense of control and understanding about their situation.

A. A nurse begins a blood transfusion without obtaining consent from a client. B. An assistive personnel prevents a client from leaving the facility. C. A nurse administers a medication without first identifying the client. D. An assistive personnel discusses client care in the facility cafeteria with visitors present.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Starting a blood transfusion without obtaining consent is a violation but may fall more under the category of battery than negligence.
B. Preventing a client from leaving the facility might relate more to issues of false imprisonment or breach of autonomy rather than negligence.
C. Administering medication without properly identifying the client can be considered negligence as it breaches the standard duty of care.
D. Discussing client care in a public area with visitors present might breach confidentiality but might not be categorized as negligence unless sensitive or protected information was disclosed.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia

Exhibits

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.