Which statement is best to document a patient's behavior in an unbiased way?
a. "the patient's hostility created difficulties for the nursing staff."
b. "the patient threw the water pitcher across the room during shift change."
c. "the patient's rudeness prevented administration of his medications."
d. "the patient's dressing change was interrupted by his belligerent behavior."

Discuss what constitutes physical monitoring of sterilization and why it is important to monitor the sterilization procedures in a dental office. include some specific examples of instrument processing techniques and why those techniques are particularly appropriate for that instrument and its uses.

Mr. smith, a 57-year-old patient, presents at a health fair asking questions about the age-appropriate health maintenance and promotion considerations he should be concerned about. he stated that he only goes to his physician when he is sick and the last time he saw his physician was 2 years ago when he had a sinus infection. a. what further assessment does the nurse need to make before designing a teaching plan? b. what topics does the nurse need to include for mr. smith based on current medical recommendations? c. design a teaching plan that covers the topics.

Adiabetic patient goes to a doctor for the amputation of his gangrenous right leg. the doctor diagnoses him and schedules the patient for surgery. the patient signs a consent form for the surgery. the doctor performs the surgery but removes his left leg instead, which was also gangrenous and threatening the patient's life. if the patient did not have his left leg removed, it is possible he could have died. does the patient have any claims against the doctor? if so, what claim(s), and why?