A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse
... [Show More] identify as proper safety protocol?
-The client uses a wool blanket on their bed.
-The client identifies the location of a fire extinguisher.
-The client stores an extra oxygen tank on its side under their bed.
-The client has a weekly inspection checklist for oxygen equipment. - Answer The client identifies the location of a fire extinguisher.
-The client should be able to identify the location of fire extinguishers in the home and be aware of how to use them.
A nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
-Remove the outer cannula cautiously for routine cleaning.
-Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
-Use sterile techniques when performing tracheostomy care at home.
-Cleanse irritated skin with full-strength hydrogen peroxide. - Answer Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
-Tracheostomy covers protect the client airway from cold air, dust, and other airborne particles.
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastronomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse identify as proper safety protocol?
-The client uses a wool blanket on their bed.
-The client identifies the location of a fire extinguisher.
-The client stores an extra oxygen tank on its side under their bed.
-The client has a weekly inspection checklist for oxygen equipment. - Answer The client identifies the location of a fire extinguisher.
-The client should be able to identify the location of fire extinguishers in the home and be aware of how to use them.
A nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
-Remove the outer cannula cautiously for routine cleaning.
-Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
-Use sterile techniques when performing tracheostomy care at home.
-Cleanse irritated skin with full-strength hydrogen peroxide. - Answer Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
-Tracheostomy covers protect the client airway from cold air, dust, and other airborne particles.
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastronomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause of diarrhea?
-The client is receiving formula at room temperature.
should the nurse identify as a possible cause of diarrhea?
-The client is receiving formula at room temperature. [Show Less]