The Nurse Is Considering the Importance of Safety When Providing

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is considering the importance of safety when providing patient care.At which times should the nurse be particularly alert for safety hazards? (Select all that apply.)

• A) When providing patient medications
• B) When identifying a patient for a treatment
• C) When washing hands after providing care
• D) When stocking the supply room with linens
• E) When raising the side rails on a patient's bed

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Definitions:

Efficient Respiratory System

A highly effective system in organisms for the exchange of gases—oxygen and carbon dioxide—between an organism and its environment, ensuring adequate oxygenation of tissues for metabolic needs.

Stale Air

Air that has become unfit for breathing due to poor circulation or presence of pollutants, causing discomfort or health issues.

Partial Pressure

The pressure contributed by a single type of gas in a mixture of gases.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that fills the spaces between most cells of the body, providing a means of delivering nutrients and removing waste.