Which is the most important consideration in choosing a structure for nursing care?
1. Cost
2. Timeliness
3. Client need
4. Efficiency
3
Explanation: 1. While all four options are important, client need takes precedence over the others because
nursing provides a service to the client.
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a. "I'm having a contraction. Can I get the pudendal block now?" b. "I'll get the pudendal block right before I deliver." c. "The nurse midwife will insert the needles into my vagina." d. "It takes a few minutes after the medicine is administered to make me feel numb."
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a. Usual pattern of use b. Specific drug c. Previous arrests d. Amount of drug used e. Time of last use
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1. Monitor the water purity of the creek flow. 2. Make sure that no debris is swept into the water. 3. Make sure that tidal currents are safe for swimming. 4. Monitor the water for potential microorganisms that could prevent safe swimming.
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A) Supervised breast self-examination B) Mammography C) Fine-needle aspiration D) Chest x-ray