A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary that nurses are well educated about this content?
a. Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
b. Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2010
c. Can provide more effective health education
d. Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families
Answer:
a. Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
c. Can provide more effective health education
d. Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families
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1330 Intensivist reviews diagnostic test results and writes in the progress note that the patient is brain dead. 1400 Patient is taken to the operating room for organ retrieval. 1800 All organs have been retrieved for donation. The ventilator is discontinued. 1810 Cardiac monitor shows flatline. What is the official time of death recorded in the medical record? a. 1300 b. 1330 c. 1400 d. 1800 e. 1810
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