An onsite journal club has been established for a hospital's oncology nurses. Which of the following practices should the club implement in its proceedings?
A) Time should be allocated during each meeting for members to search the literature.
B) Quantitative research should be prioritized over qualitative research.
C) The leader of the club should have the final word on the acceptability of any journal articles.
D) Journal articles for discussion should be distributed and read prior to meetings.
D
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A patient is brought to the emergency department after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The nurse asks the patient to describe the snake that bit him. Why would the nurse ask this question?
A) Antivenin is very specific for antigens to which they can respond. B) Antivenin can only respond to cells that have not been attacked by the venom. C) Antivenin only responds to a specific group of spiders or snakes. D) Antivenin is very non-specific about a class of snakes or spiders.
Which of the following patient goals is most appropriate when managing the patient dying of cancer? The patient will
a. Request pain medication when needed b. Report or demonstrate satisfactory pain control c. Use only nonpharmacological measures to control pain d. Verbalize understanding that it may not be possible to control his pain
If you are unfamiliar with the type of bed being used for the patient, do not try to operate it.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Before administering a stimulant laxative to a client, which nursing intervention is the priority?
a. Obtain a history of constipation and causes. b. Record baseline vital signs. c. Evaluate renal function. d. Assess fluid and electrolyte balance.