A nurse is reviewing information about nonphysical workplace behaviors involving nurses. Which factor has not been proven by research concerning workplace violence?
A) Involves patients with dementia most often
B) Occurs more often with male nurses
C) Is similar to incidents involving nonphysical violence
D) Occurs mainly in specialized care areas
D
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A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone surgery. When the client regains consciousness, the nurse will give the physician a telephone update on the client's health status. What care should the nurse take when taking orders by telephone?
A) Record the drug order on the client's medical record. B) Use the abbreviation "V.O." at the end of the order. C) Write out numbers in words rather than numerals to avoid misinterpretation. D) Leave space after the order for the prescriber's signature.
A nurse researcher is investigating the effect of type of operating room mattress and surgical position on tissue interface pressures in healthy young adults. Which component of research is most affected by the choice of subjects?
a. Mortality b. Instrumentation c. Internal validity d. External validity
Feminist perspective facilitates critical thought and a focuses on the broad issues such as power, gender, and socioeconomic structures. Which of the following statements is correct related to feminist ethics?
1. Feminists include only women in their worldview. 2. Persons who ascribe to feminist ethics are passive and wish to pursue their ideals through the legislative process. 3. Feminists believe that men should not be nurses. 4. Women's thinking and moral experiences are important and should be taken into account.
The nurse working in a surgical center is caring for a client who had an abdominal nevus removed. The client is complaining of intense pain. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Administer a nonnarcotic analgesic because the client had minor surgery. 2. Attempt to divert the client without administering an analgesic because the surgery was so minor. 3. Administer the stronger analgesic ordered by the primary care provider. 4. Notify the health care provider that the client's pain is excessive for the minor surgery performed.