The current nursing shortage is best described by which statement?
A) Similar in scope to that experienced in the early 1990s
B) A result of both a reduced supply of nurses and increased demand for nursing services
C) Resolvable by bringing unemployed nurses or part-time nurses back full-time
D) Most likely not lasting for more than 4 to 5 years followed by resolution
B
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a. To decompress the duct and relieve pain caused by stimulation of the sphincter of Oddi. b. To improve diaphragmatic expansion and prevention of atelectasis. c. To shorten postoperative recovery and hasten the healing process. d. To keep the duct open and allow drainage of the bile until edema resolves.
A nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client who has multiple health problems, including a history of respiratory disease. The nurse is aware of the priority of airway management in this client. How is airway management best defined?
A) The prevention and treatment of infections in the upper and lower airway B) The systematic application of nursing interventions that address the neck and thorax C) The maintenance of natural or artificial airways for compromised clients D) The assessment of gas exchange and the mobilization of secretions
You tear a glove while performing a task. You should:
a. Complete the task before removing the gloves b. Ask the nurse what to do c. Remove the gloves, practice hand hygiene, and put on a new pair d. Remove the glove and put on a new one
Which is likely the most comprehensive source of health-related data for the United States?
A) Census data B) Notifiable disease reports C) Surveillance data D) Vital statistics