The nurse commits a medication error. The nurse documents the error in the client's record and completes the incident report. What does the nurse recognize as the primary reason for doing this?
A. To verify that the client's safety was protected
B. To protect the client from further harm
C. To protect the healthcare facility from litigation
D. To protect the nurse from liability
Answer: A
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reorganizing the skills mix at the hospital. What information does this document provide? A) The material that a nursing student must learn in an approved nursing program B) The working relationship between LP/VNs and registered nurses C) The competencies that can be expected of an LP/VN D) The workplace regulations around salary and hours of work
Upon assessing a client with emphysema, the nurse notes increased difficulty with inspiration. What is the likely cause of this finding?
A) Prolonged tobacco use B) Rigid chest cage C) Saccular dilatation D) Inflammation of the bronchioles
Which method would not be used by hospitals to control costs during perinatal health care for prospective birth management?
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A female client states the she has a strong family history of ovarian cancer. The nurse recommends screening for this disease by obtaining a(n): Select all that apply
1. Transvaginal ultrasound. 2. Serum-CA-125 level. 3. Record of menstrual cycles. 4. Abdominal x-ray. 5. CT scan.