When describing the components needed to provide evidence-based care through informatics, which of the following would be needed? Select all that apply
A) Information presented in a digital format
B) Standards for exchange of information
C) Limited ability to capture relevant data
D) Multiple language structures for documentation
E) Competency of practitioners using the information
A, B, E
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1. intense pain in an area such as a hip or groin after carrying several gallons of paint up a ladder and painting the garage. 2. a mole on the calf of the leg that enlarges over a month and lifts up after 2 weeks of being in the sun at the beach. 3. diarrhea that lasts 2 days after an all-day picnic at the beach. 4. a painful lump under the umbilicus that recedes when pushed, but comes out again with a sneeze or hard cough.
An experienced hospice nurse is training a new nurse in the practices of palliative care. What statement by the new nurse indicates understanding about drug therapy for end-of-life care?
a. "I can administer as much pain medication as I want because the client is dying." b. "The administration of these medications will hasten the client's death." c. "I can administer medication per the pro-tocol to relieve the client's symptoms." d. "The purpose of palliative sedation is to relieve family members' distress."
When reading about nursing as a career, a student is interested in learning about violence in the profession. Which statement accurately reflects violence in health care and the profession of nursing?
a. Nursing is the most trusted profession and therefore violence is rare. b. Health care workers have the highest rates of nonfatal assault injuries in the workplace. c. Physical violence between peers constitutes lateral violence; however, verbal assault is not recognized as violence. d. Professional organizations have recognized a need to evaluate all nurses for the risk of committing acts of violence.
A patient who has extensive second- and third-degree burns will use mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to treat the burns. What is an important aspect of care for this patient?
a. Assess for fluid overload. b. Explain that this medication will decrease pain. c. Monitor the patient's electrolytes. d. Teach the patient how to use sterile technique at home.