- Use an expired test strip.
- Clean the finger with alcohol and allow it to dry completely before pricking.
- Squeeze the finger vigorously to obtain blood.
- Apply the blood sample directly to the glucometer without a strip.

Category: BS Nursing
- Phlebitis
- Infection
- Infiltration
- Allergic reaction
- Pharmacological interventions
- Non-pharmacological interventions
- Assessment and monitoring
- Acute pain management
- Basic patient needs
- Cardinal signs
- Vital signs
- Physical parameters
- Ensure the balloon is fully deflated.
- Clamp the catheter for 30 minutes.
- Administer antibiotics.
- Closed-ended question
- Leading question
- Open-ended question
- Reflective question
- Oral suctioning as needed.
- Administering oral fluids.
- Placing the patient in a supine position.
- Elevating the foot of the bed.
- Protect the patient from visitors.
- Prevent transmission of the MDRO to others.
- Provide warmth for the patient.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Inhale quickly and deeply after activating the inhaler.
- Exhale slowly after activating the inhaler.
- Activate the inhaler while exhaling.
- Breathe normally while using the inhaler.
- Relying solely on objective data.
- Relying solely on subjective data.
- Integrating both subjective and objective data for accurate assessment.
- Prioritizing family input.
- Collecting patient data.
- Identifying nursing diagnoses.
- Performing nursing interventions and documenting them.
- Evaluating patient outcomes.
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
- Advanced wound care
- Infection control
- Surgical asepsis
- Pain management
- Good oxygenation
- Adequate circulation
- Peripheral vasoconstriction
- Insufficient oxygenation of tissues
- Bounding peripheral pulses and distended neck veins.
- Crackles in the lungs and weight gain.
- Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, and thirst.
- Normal blood pressure and clear lung sounds.
- Check residual volume and tube placement.
- Administer the feeding cold.
- Clamp the tube during administration.
- Blink vigorously after instillation.
- Look straight ahead.
- Look up and away while pulling the lower eyelid down to create a pouch.
- Close their eyes tightly immediately after.
- Improved patient outcomes.
- Communication breakdown and potential errors in care.
- Enhanced nurse-patient relationships.
- Faster patient discharge.
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