The nurse has to administer a subcutaneous injection of insulin to a client. Which needle should the nurse select for the injection?
A) 3/8 inch 25 gauge needle
B) 5/8 inch 23 gauge needle
C) 1 1/2 inch 21 gauge needle
D) 1 1/2 inch 18 gauge needle
B
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a. deviant behavior. b. people with mental disorders. c. disorders that people have. d. present disability or distress.
The chief nursing officer decided that the nurse managers need a series of staff development programs on team-building through communication and partnerships. She understood that the nurse managers needed to build confidence in ways of handling various situations. The greatest deterrent to confidence is:
a. Lack of clarity in the mission. b. Lack of control of the environment. c. Fear that one can't handle the consequences. d. Fear that the boss will not like one's work.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Why is procrastination particularly problematic for many nurses?
A) Procrastination can lead to poor patient outcomes. B) Nurses fear recrimination and thus procrastinate to avoid punishment. C) Nurses experience more stress than most working professionals; therefore, they tend to procrastinate more often. D) As a group, nurses are overachievers. Overachievers often fear failure and therefore tend to procrastinate for fear of making a mistake.