The nurse manager observes a staff nurse perform actions within the nursing process. Which activities did the manager observe the nurse perform?
1. Notifying the surgeon that a postoperative client is experiencing an increase in temperature
2. Advocating for a client who is mentally incapable of expressing her needs
3. Deciding to increase a client's nasal oxygen based on his current pulse oxygenation levels
4. Documenting all clients' pain level responses after the administration of pain medication
5. Attending in-services on a new hydraulic lift to be used to support safe client care
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: The nursing process has distinctive characteristics that include being dynamic so as to respond to clients' ever-changing needs.
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