During a Thermometer Exchange Program at a Local Hospital,a Person

question 12

Multiple Choice

During a thermometer exchange program at a local hospital,a person drops a mercury thermometer on the floor.Assume the nurse has been trained in cleanup of such a spill.How should the nurse intervene? Select all that apply.

• A) Using gloves and a paper towel, place the mercury in a plastic bag and dispose of it.
• B) Notify the hazardous material management team immediately.
• C) Evacuate the area immediately.
• D) After putting on a gown, gloves, and a mask, clean up the mercury.
• E) Wash her hands well after removing the spill.
• F) Ventilate the area well for several days.

Utilize a sleep diary as an assessment tool for sleep and rest patterns.

Educate patients on the relationship between lifestyle choices and sleep quality.

Understand the concept and implications of confounding variables in research studies.

Interpret correlation coefficients and differentiate between positive and negative correlations.

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