Which of the following situations would require the nurse to…
Which of the following situations would require the nurse to complete an incident/harms report 1. a patient eats poorly at breakfast2. a nurse forgets to give the prescribed medication at the time it was due3. a nurse is injured when repositioning the patient4. a family member is visiting and slips on wet floor and falls5. a patient falls out of bed
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You are the nurse working in a long-term care setting caring for Jim, who is 70 years old. Jim is on a regular diet and has a good appetite most days. However, for the past 3 days Jim has been in bed with influenza. Jim’s appetite has been poor, consisting mainly of clear fluids. Today, Jim is feeling a little better. Based on this scenario, what type of diet is most appropriate for Jim?
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The patient is admitted to the emergency department of the local hospital from home with reports of chest discomfort and shortness of breath. She is administered oxygen and breathing treatments, laboratory tests and blood gas measurements are performed, and electrocardiography is conducted. What level of preventive care is this patient receiving?
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