A nurse is concerned about the practice of routinely ordering a battery of laboratory tests for patients who are admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility

An appropriate source in handling this ethical dilemma would be which of the following?
A) the patient's family C) the nurse in charge of the unit
B) the admitting physician D) the institutional ethics committee


D

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A nurse is teaching a community group good sleep hygiene practices. Steps that individuals can take to improve their sleep include (Select all that apply)

a. allowing for one or two restful daytime naps per day. b. avoiding vigorous exercise within 3 hours of bedtime. c. establishing a regular bedtime routine associated with preparing for sleep. d. if you wake at night, work quietly in bed and avoid getting up. e. maintaining a regular sleep-wake pattern throughout the week.

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A client is experiencing symptoms associated with distributive shock. What types of shock are included in this category? (Select all that apply.)

1. Neurogenic 2. Hypovolemic 3. Anaphylactic 4. Cardiogenic 5. Septic 6. Chronic

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2/3 : x :: 8/9 : 12 ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Infants delivered by cesarean section are at greater risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome than are infants delivered vaginally

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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