If a patient inappropriately grabs you, remove their hand and calmly tell the patient that such is NOT appropriate behavior
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Which of the following statements indicates that a plan to assist a patient in developing and following an exercise program has been effective?
A) "I have just been too busy to do my daily exercises." B) "I guess I will begin the activity we discussed next week." C) "I know I should exercise, but my health is not very good." D) "I have lost 10 pounds because I walk 2 miles every day."
Which statement by the nurse manager shows understanding of what initiated the development of the team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (STEPPS)?
a. "The increased need for health care cov-erage" b. "The need for more qualified nurses" c. "A need for a teamwork system focused on improving communication and team-work" d. "The increased cost of health care"
The patient is discussing alternative therapies with the nurse. Which statement(s) indicate(s) that further teaching is necessary? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Alternative therapies may be dangerous." b. "Alternative therapies are based on empirical science." c. "Alternative therapies have a definite benefit to the client." d. "Alternative therapies are provided by nationally licensed medical providers only." e. "Alternative therapies are not generally recommended by primary health care providers."
A nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital. The most important fac-tor for the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the:
1. Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act 2. Standard for nursing practice in Boston 3. Clinical ladder of mobility in the new hospital 4. Requirement for continuing education units (CEU) in Massachusetts