A new graduate nurse is setting career goals. The nurse has decided to work in the operating room of a county hospital for three years while pursuing a degree as an advanced practice nurse. Which type of goal is this?
a. long-term c. initial
b. intermediate d. short-term
B
The nurse's plan to work in a county hospital operating room for three years while pursuing an
advanced nursing degree is an example of an intermediate career goal. A short-term goal for this nurse
might be to work in an acute care setting for one year to gain the expertise to move to a more
specialized area. An example of a long-term goal for this nurse might be to work open a group practice
of CRNAs to provide coverage for the small rural hospital in the town where nurse grew up.
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a. He enjoys watching the girls b. It's fun c. It may help him stay healthy d. All of the above
The nurse suspects that a male client may become violent. Which verbal cue might have indicated this? The client:
1. Receives news that his wife is filing for divorce and begins sobbing inconsolably. 2. Demands, "Give me my medicine now or you'll be sorry." 3. Begins pacing the hall exhibiting clenched jaw and fists. 4. States, "I don't know why people seem afraid of me."
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Which is the best action by the triage nurse at this time? 1. Ask the parents to please take a seat in the waiting room. 2. Immediately escort the parents to a quiet, private room. 3. Tell the parents that they must wait because only the healthcare provider can talk with them. 4. Immediately tell the parents, "I'm sorry, but your child didn't make it."