During a staff meeting held to discuss developing a mission statement for the unit, the idea of placing patient needs first is:
a. Empowering.
b. A leadership tag.
c. A symbol.
d. A management task.
B
According to complexity theory, leadership tags, which are similar to values, reflect the pa-tient-centered philosophies and values-driven characteristics that define an organization and give it personality.
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A) Nighttime frequency B) Dysuria C) Hematuria D) Flank pain
The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing a liver biopsy. Which interventions will be included in the patient's care plan for the diagnosis of Risk for infection: r/t invasive diagnostic procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Monitor for and report redness, warmth, discharge, or fever promptly to the physician. b. Carefully maintain the sterile field during the biopsy procedure. c. Teach patient how to care for the biopsy site when procedure is completed. d. Provide a supportive, caring presence to minimize patient anxiety. e. Provide information about the pathophysiology and treatment options for liver cancer. f. Consider using healing touch and other mind-body-spirit interventions.
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has asthma. The client has a cold and has an exacerbation of asthma symptoms, including mild wheezing
To help avoid hypoxia-related complications in the fetus, which medication prescription does the nurse anticipate? A) IV corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone) B) Oral pseudoephedrine (e.g., Sudafed) C) Inhaled beta2-agonist (e.g., albuterol) D) Oral acetylsalicylic acid (e.g., aspirin)
During a health history, the nurse notes that an older patient answers common questions inappropriately. What should the nurse assess to obtain more information about this finding?
A) Mood B) Thought processes C) Aphasia D) Abstract thinking