Professionalism
Leaving a computer terminal unatteneded after logging in.
What is Unprofessional behavior?
This therapeutic response should be used when a client says, "The nurses here have been awful."
What is "Tell me what happened to make you feel that way?"
The most important intervention for preventing healthcare-associated infections.
What is hand hygiene?
A client receiving D10W should be monitored for this complication.
What is hyperglycemia?
Dark-colored urine is commonly seen with this fluid imbalance
What is dehydration?
The component of professionalism is demonstrated when a nurse reports a medication error immediately.
What is accountability?
The teaching method that asks a client to explain information in their own words.
What is teach-back?
A surgical-site infection, catheter-associated UTI, ventilator pneumonia, and central-line infection are examples of these.
What are healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Cool, blanched, swollen, painful IV site.
What is infiltration?
Clients who have vaginas have a higher incidence of UTIs because of this anatomical difference.
What is a shorter urethra?
The first person a nurse should notify when suspecting a chemically impaired coworker.
Who is the charge nurse?
When using an interpreter, the nurse should maintain this with the client.
What is eye contact?
People living in these circumstances are considered vulnerable to health disparities.
Who are people in poverty
Warm, tender, painful IV site requiring warm compresses.
What is phlebitis?
The client at highest risk for urinary retention.
Who is the postoperative client who received general anesthesia?
Encouraging family members to participate in a client's care demonstrates this concept.
What is inclusion?
The first step when preparing to teach a client newly diagnosed with diabetes.
What is assessing readiness to learn?
Clients who belong to marginalized sexual groups are at increased risk for this mental health condition.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
The first action when a transfusion reaction is suspected.
What is stop the transfusion?
This diagnostic test measures residual urine remaining after voiding.
What is a postvoid residual (PVR)?
Securing a restraint to this location is unsafe.
What are side rails?
Five factors that can interfere with communication include hearing deficits, visitors, opioid effects, televisions, and this.
What are earphones/music?
Talking with a physical therapist regarding care decisions demonstrates this healthcare concept.
What is interprofessional collaboration?
Flank pain, chills, fever, hypotension, and reddish-brown urine during a blood transfusion indicate this emergency.
What is an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction?
The best way to prevent recurrence of renal calculi in a client who works outdoors in hot temperatures.
What is drinking plenty of fluids?