The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia who receives intravenous (IV) antibiotics every 8 hours.How often should the nurse change the primary intermittent IV sets?

A) No more often than every 72 hours
B) At least every 72 hours
C) With each IV bag change
D) Every 24 hours

A nurse says, "When I was in school, I learned to call upset patients by name to get their attention; however, I read a descriptive research study that says that this approach does not work. I plan to stop calling patients by name." Which statement is the best appraisal of this nurse's comment?

A) One descriptive research study rarely provides enough evidence to change practice.
B) Staff nurses apply new research findings only with the help from clinical nurse specialists.
C) New research findings should be incorporated into clinical algorithms before using them in practice.
D) The nurse misinterpreted the results of the study. Classic tenets of practice do not change.

An older adult receiving hospice care has dementia as a result of metastasis to the brain.His bone cancer has progressed to an advanced stage.Why might the client fail to request pain medication as needed? The client:

A) Experiences less pain than in earlier stages of cancer
B) Cannot communicate the character of his pain effectively
C) Knowledges pain at a later time than when it occurs
D) Relies on caregiver to provide pain relief without asking

Write the correct meaning for DHT: