When describing the importance of documenting initial assessment data to a group of new nurses, which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the primary reason?
A) Health care institutions have established policies regarding documentation.
B) Incorrect conclusions may be made without documentation of initial data.
C) It satisfies legal standards established by health care organizations and institutions.
D) It becomes the foundation for the entire nursing process.
D
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A) "There are new and highly effective chemotherapy regimens that we will investigate." B) "Fortunately, bladder cancer has a very low mortality rate, and successful treatment is nearly always possible." C) "It's likely that you'll need surgery, possibly a procedure called a cystectomy." D)"Unfortunately, there are nearly no treatment options for this type of cancer, but we will focus on addressing your symptoms."
You are the charge nurse on your unit. You hold a meeting to acquire staff input regarding the change in acuity on the unit during your shift. Which leadership skill are you using?
1. management 2. leadership 3. transactional leadership 4. transformational leadership
Four important characteristics for effective communication are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct? Effective communication is __________
a. clear b. correct c. comprehensive d. concise
Billy Edson's 2nd grade teacher sent him to the school nurse because she thought he might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following observations made by the nurse would support the teacher's concern?
1. Billy responded readily and did not appear distracted when the nurse was interviewing him. 2. Billy opened and closed a cabinet door several times while talking to the nurse. 3. Billy sat quietly reading a book while he waited for the nurse to see him. 4. Billy was given a page to color and he did so neatly and completely.