The nurse is writing nursing orders for a client's care. Which of the following is not included within a correctly written nursing order?
a. Date c. Action verb
b. Age of client d. Signature
ANS: B
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Which events from the previous year would be evidence that this nurse is a successful follower? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The nurse attended over 80 percent of staff meetings but offered little input into discussion. 2. The nurse participated in testing a new charting system before it was installed on the unit. 3. In a private meeting with the nurse manager, the nurse critiqued the manager's decision to change the unit's method of client assignment. 4. After attending an in-service presentation on a new intravenous access catheter, the nurse used one of the devices the next time an IV was ordered. 5. When asked for an opinion on an issue dividing the unit, the nurse replies, "I don't know. What do you think?"
When assessing the patient's bowel sounds, the nurse:
a. listens to the abdomen after palpation is done. b. places the patient in a relaxed prone position. c. listens to bowel sounds before palpation. d. places a pillow over the patient's knees.
What should the leader remember in forming committees?
A) Committees work best when there is an adequate supply of workers, with 10 members being the minimum. B) Willingness to work hard is the most important criterion for appointment. C) Written agendas provide excessive structure and stifle committee creativity. D) There should be sufficient expertise among committee members to accomplish the assigned task.
The nurse plans to provide instructions about diabetes to a patient who has a low literacy level. Which teaching strategies should the nurse use (select all that apply)?
a. Discourage use of the Internet as a source of health information. b. Avoid asking the patient about reading abilities and level of education. c. Provide illustrations and photographs showing various types of insulin. d. Schedule one-to-one teaching sessions to practice insulin administration. e. Obtain CDs and DVDs that illustrate how to perform blood glucose testing.