Which of the following statements is true?
A. DAWN statistics come from analysis of data from all U.S. hospitals.
B. DAWN statistics come from major U.S. metropolitan hospitals.
C. DAWN statistics come from primarily rural hospitals in the U.S.
D. DAWN statistics only come from U.S. hospitals with minority populations.
B. DAWN statistics come from major U.S. metropolitan hospitals.
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The nurse has separate, interdependent legal roles that include provider of service, citizen, and:
1. Supervisor. 2. Contractor for services. 3. Worker. 4. Floater.
The nurse on the inpatient unit is reviewing the record of a client admitted the previous day, and notes the client has an Axis I diagnosis. What inferences can the nurse make about the client?
1. The client has a clinical psychiatric disorder. 2. The client is in need of immediate medical attention. 3. The client has a chronic condition. 4. The client lacks a support system.
The nurse is planning care to help young parents adjust to their newborn's long-term illness. Which assessment findings about the parents will help the nurse plan for their care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Parents belong to a local church. B) Parents have strong ties with their parents and siblings. C) Parents are strong in their marriage and frequently hold hands. D) Parents state issues with having to spend time at the hospital instead of working. E) Parents are overheard discussing the cost of the medical care and if insurance will cover it.
A patient diagnosed with delirium has become agitated and fearful. Which nursing inter-vention should the nurse implement to help prevent a catastrophic response?
a. Interact with the patient on an adult-to-child level. b. Place the patient in a safe, nonstimulating environment. c. Ask the patient to explain what is causing the agitation and fear. d. Be prepared to apply physical restraints to minimize the patient's risk for injury.