The nurse working on a quality improvement study wants to evaluate a patient care process. What should the nurse use to evaluate this process?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Variance analysis
C. Nursing process
D. Critical pathway
Answer: C
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1. Type II diabetes 2. Type I diabetes 3. Hypothyroidism 4. Hyperthyroidism
When the parents of a 1-year-old tell the nurse that their baby is now walking independently, the nurse offers the anticipatory guidance suggestion to:
a. Allow the child to explore freely b. Provide low furniture for the child c. Cover all electrical outlets within reach of the child d. Place the child in a walker when parents need a break
Which of the following best explains why some health clinics allow clients to be tested for HIV anonymously with no record of the client's name, address, or contact information?
a. Client doesn't actually ever have to be told the results of the test. b. Client may be engaged in illegal activities (drug use). c. Client plans on not paying for the test and collection agencies will not be able to harass them. d. Client wants to be sure care providers don't share results with their family.
Upon inspection of the client's wound, the nurse notes that it appears infected and has a large amount of exudate. An appropriate dressing for the nurse to select based on the wound assess-ment is:
1. Foam 2. Hydrogel 3. Hydrocolloid 4. Transparent film