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Placing the lid face down on the sterile drape contaminates the sterile field, as the outer surface of the lid is not considered sterile.

Applying sterile gloves before opening the bottle of sterile solution is important to maintain asepsis and prevent contamination of the field.

Holding the bottle with the label facing the palm helps prevent drips or spills on the label, maintaining the sterility of the solution.

Bradycardia is not typically associated with fluid overload; tachycardia is a more common sign.

Fever is not a direct indicator of fluid overload but may be associated with other conditions.

Flattened neck veins are not indicative of fluid overload; distended neck veins are more likely to be seen in this condition.

While risk management may be involved later, the immediate action is to complete an incident report to document the details of the visitor's fall.

Administering acetaminophen to the client is not relevant to the visitor's fall and limp.

Documenting the occurrence in the client's medical record is important, but completing an incident report is the priority to ensure a thorough investigation and follow-up.

The client's admitting diagnosis is not a reliable identifier for confirming the client's identity.

The name of the client's next of kin is not a direct identifier of the client and should not be used for confirmation.

The client's room number is not a unique identifier and may not accurately confirm the client's identity.

Placing the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the client's mastoid process is the technique for the Rinne's test and not Weber’s test.

Counting how many seconds a client can hear a tuning fork after it has been struck is not a component of the Weber's test.

Moving a vibrating tuning fork in front of the client's ear canals one after the other is not the correct procedure for the Weber's test but is instead used in Rinne test.

Wearing makeup during surgery is typically discouraged to prevent interference with monitoring equipment and to maintain a sterile environment.

Showering three times the day before surgery is excessive and not a standard preoperative practice.

The client should stop drinking clear liquids 2 hrs before surgery. However, the guidelines for fasting but may vary depending on institutional policies.

The nurse should instruct the client to relax their arm and keep their hand open, but not to flex their arm, as this can reduce blood flow and make the vein less prominent.

Applying a cool compress to the vein for 10 minutes may cause vasoconstriction and make the vein less dilated.

Stroking the skin near the vein in an upward direction will increase blood flow and make the vein more visible and palpable.

Giving detailed instructions may be confusing for a client with dementia, as they may have difficulty processing and remembering information.

If the client is in distress during the bath, it is essential to modify the approach or consider alternative methods to ensure their comfort and well-being.

Allowing the client to select the temperature of the bath water may pose a safety risk, as they may not accurately assess or communicate their preferences.

Assuring the client that the provider will come to talk to him when she gets the chance may not address the client's immediate concerns and desire for information.

Telling the client that the provider will discharge him when she feels he is ready to leave does not provide the client with specific information about their treatment plan and discharge criteria.

Explaining that the client should trust the provider because she has an excellent reputation does not address the client's need for information about the next steps in their care.

Wearing gloves when performing perineal care is a standard infection control practice to prevent the spread of infection.

Failing to don a mask when entering a client's isolation room may increase the risk of airborne transmission of infections but is not directly related to C. difficile.

Putting on a protective gown before entering a client's room is a standard precaution, especially in cases of contact precautions, to prevent the spread of infection.

Age alone is not a specific enough identifier and may not accurately confirm the identity of the client.

Room number is not a reliable individual identifier and may lead to errors, especially in situations where clients are moved or room assignments change.

The bed number is not a reliable patient identifier and may result in errors especially when the patient is moved to another bed.

Expressing sadness and missing the person is a common response to grief but does not necessarily indicate anticipatory grief.

Feeling angry about the situation is a common response to grief but does not specifically indicate anticipatory grief.

Planning a trip for next spring suggests a focus on future plans rather than anticipatory grief.

The Snellen chart is a tool that measures how well a person can see at a distance of 6 m (20 feet) from the chart.

The nurse should document the smallest line the client can read on the chart, as this indicates the level of detail they can discern.

Instructing the client to begin the assessment with both eyes open is not the standard procedure. The nurse should cover one eye at a time to assess each eye separately. This allows the nurse to detect any differences in vision between the eyes and to assess binocular vision.

While finding a local support group is important, it may not be the immediate priority in caring for a client with a new diagnosis of terminal cancer.

Teaching progressive relaxation techniques is valuable for coping, but it may not be the priority immediately after the diagnosis.

Developing a list of goals with the client is the important to address the client's immediate concerns, preferences, and wishes for their care and end-of-life decisions. However, this is not the priority step at this stage.

Pitting edema at the insertion site is not a typical sign of phlebitis but may indicate fluid overload or other issues.

Coolness of the client's left forearm is not a typical sign of phlebitis and may suggest poor peripheral perfusion.

Pallor of the client's left forearm is not a typical sign of phlebitis and may indicate decreased blood flow.

Invasion of privacy involves violating a person's right to keep their personal matters private, not the act of restraining.

Negligence involves failure to provide reasonable care and may not be the primary issue in this scenario.

Assault involves causing apprehension of harmful or offensive contact, not the act of restraining.

Sequential compression devices are used to prevent deep vein thrombosis and are not specifically designed to prevent plantar flexion contractures.

Continuous passive motion machines are typically used for joint mobility exercises and are not specifically designed to prevent plantar flexion contractures.

Abduction splints are used to maintain proper alignment and prevent contractures in the hip joint but are not specifically designed for plantar flexion contractures.

Dismissing the client's concerns and insisting that pain medication will work may not be effective and can undermine the client's autonomy.

Encouraging the use of herbal remedies from home without proper assessment and approval from the healthcare team may pose risks and is not a recommended approach.

Asking the client why they think pain medication is not going to help is a confrontational approach that may not be helpful in establishing a therapeutic relationship.

Donning clean gloves before cleaning the wound is not sufficient for maintaining asepsis during a dressing change.

Cleaning the drain site before the incision may introduce contaminants from the drain site to the incision, increasing the risk of infection.

Cutting a 4x4 piece of gauze to place around the drain site is not necessary and does not address the primary concern of maintaining asepsis during the dressing change.

Evaluating the client's response to pain medication requires nursing judgment and assessment skills and should not be delegated to assistive personnel.

Teaching deep breathing and coughing to the client is a nursing responsibility to ensure accurate information and proper technique.

Monitoring the characteristics of the client's chest tube drainage involves assessing for potential complications and should not be delegated to assistive personnel.

Using an extinguisher to put out the fire is appropriate only if the fire is small and can be safely controlled. The fire alarm should be pulled first to ensure a coordinated response.

Turning off electrical equipment in the room is a lower priority than pulling the fire alarm to ensure the safety of everyone in the facility.

Closing the doors to client rooms is a measure to contain smoke and fire, but the immediate priority is to pull the fire alarm to initiate the fire response plan.

Repositioning the client every 4 hours is important for preventing pressure ulcers but may not be sufficient on its own.

Requesting a prescription for an indwelling urinary catheter is not the first-line intervention for preventing skin breakdown and comes with its own set of risks and complications.

Applying cornstarch to the client's skin may increase moisture and is not recommended for preventing skin breakdown in the presence of urinary incontinence.

Placing adhesive tape directly on the penis can cause skin irritation and pain when removing the tape hence is not recommended.

Keeping foreskin in a retracted position after application of the catheter can impair circulation and cause swelling or edema of the foreskin.

Changing the condom catheter every 3 days is too infrequent and can increase the risk of urinary tract infection, skin breakdown, and odor. The condom catheter should be changed daily or as per facility policy.