To prepare the community for the possible threat of anthrax, a nurse must teach that:

A client with moderate Alzheimer's-related dementia is being prepared for discharge. What

statement by the caregiver demonstrates that discharge teaching about client safety has

been effective?

While ambulating, a client who had an open cholecystectomy complains of feeling dizzy and

then falls to the floor. After attending to the client, a nurse completes an incident report.

Which action by the nurse should the charge nurse correct?

A nurse is teaching a client with a long leg cast how to use crutches properly while

descending a staircase. The nurse should tell the client to transfer body weight to the

unaffected leg, and then:

A client is in Buck's traction after fracturing his right hip. The nurse should include which

action in the care plan?

1. immunizations can prevent anthrax.

1. "I should encourage him to be active and do as much as he can on his own."

1. Documenting the incident factually in her nurses' notes

1. advance both legs.

1. Removing the weights once every shift

2. blood and body secretions can transmit anthrax.

3. physicians use isoniazid (INH), rifampin (Rifadin), and pyrazinamide to treat

anthrax.

4. anthrax can infect the integumentary, GI, and respiratory systems.

2. "Showering by himself is fine as long as he remains seated and holds tightly to the

safety rails."

3. "I need to place signs in each room to help remind him where he is."

4. "Someone should supervise him at all times."

2. Submitting the incident report to the appropriate hospital administrator

3. Notifying the physician of the incident and the client's condition

4. Making a copy of the incident report for the client

2. advance the unaffected leg.

3. advance the affected leg.

4. advance both crutches.