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Four patients in labor all request epidural analgesia to manage their pain at the same time. Which ethical principle is compromised when only one nurse anesthetist is on call? Justice Justice refers to fairness and is used frequently in discussion regarding access to health care resources. The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid to speak up regarding her desire to end care for fear of upsetting her husband and children. Which principle in the nursing code of ethics ensures that the nur...

Which aspect of the heart's action does the QRS complex on the ECG represent? Depolarization of the atria Repolarization of the ventricles Depolarization from atrioventricular (AV) node throughout ventricles The length of time it takes for the impulse to travel from the atria to the ventricles Depolarization from atrioventricular (AV) node throughout ventricles Rationale: The QRS recorded on the ECG represents depolarization from the AV node throughout the ventricles. The P wave repres...

Request an official interpreter to explain the terms of consent. A pediatric oncology nurse floats to an orthopedic trauma unit. What actions should the nurse manager of the orthopedic unit take to enable safe care to be given by this nurse? a. Provide a complete orientation to the functioning of the entire unit. b. Determine patient acuity and care the nurse can safely provide. c. Allow the nurse to choose which meal time she would like. d. Assign nursing assistive personnel to assist ...

Four patients in labor all request epidural analgesia to manage their pain at the same time. Which ethical principle is compromised when only one nurse anesthetist is on call? Justice Justice refers to fairness and is used frequently in discussion regarding access to health care resources. The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid to speak up regarding her desire to end care for fear of upsetting her husband and children. Which principle in the nursing code of ethics ensures that the nur...

BLEPHARITIS INFLAMMATION OF THE EYELIDS HORDEOLA MORE PAINFUL AND MORE COMMON IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS CHALAZIA MORE COMMON IN ADULTS ANTERIOR STAPHYLOCOCCAL BLEPHARITIS COMMON IN YOUNGER PTS POSTERIOR BLEPHARITIS MORE COMMON IN OLDER ADULTS SYMPTOMS OF BLEPHARITIS BURNING FOREIGN BODY SENSATION TEARING PHOTOPHOBIA ITCHING REDNESS DISCHARGE SWOLLEN ERYTHEMATOUS EYELIDS OFTEN WORSE IN THE MORNING MANAGEMENT OF BLEPHARITIS LID HYGIENE IS THE MAINSTAY OF TREATMENT WARM, MOIST CO...

When describing patient education approaches, the nurse educator would explain that informal teaching is an approach that a. follows formalized plans b. has standardized content c. often occurs one-to-one d. addresses group needs C. Informal teaching is individualized one on one teaching which represents the majority of patient education done by nurses that occurs when an intervention is explained or a question is answered. Group needs are often the focus of formal patient education cours...

Which statement by a nurse to a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is accurate? a. Insulin is not used to control blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. b. Complications of type 2 diabetes are less serious than those of type 1 diabetes. c. Changes in diet and exercise may control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. d. Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed when a patient is admitted in hyperglycemic coma. ANS: C For some patients with type 2 diabetes, changes in life...

The changes in mental skills that occur through increasing maturity and experience Cognitive development Upon what are most of the differences in various cognitive theories based? How theorists thought about the key concepts Any relatively permanent change occurring due to biological aging, regardless of personal experience is called Maturation Any relatively permanent change in thought or behavior that occurs as a result of experience is called Learning This concept refers to the extent...

When admitting an acutely confused 20-year-old patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patients health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. a. Ask family members about the patients health history. When admitting a patient who is likely to be a poor historian, the nurse should obta...

An effective instructor does NOT have to lead by example within the organization. (12) Select one: True False False Which characteristic of an effective instructor involves practicing their presentations to determine whether sufficient time is scheduled? (13) Select one: a. Leadership abilities b. Conflict-resolution skills c. Strong interpersonal skills d. Preparation and organization d. Preparation and organization A profession is a vocation that requires specialized knowledge and ...