The implementation of the use of clinical pathways in hospitals had what effect on current nursing practice?
A)
Decreased the autonomy of nurses in practice
B)
Increased the variance of care in nursing practice
C)
Increased the complexity of nursing care
D)
Decreased the individualization of nursing care plans
D
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a. Elevated serum calcium level b. Decreased thyroid hormone level c. Decreased complete blood count d. Elevated acetylcholine receptor antibody levels
Which of the following interventions would be beneficial for a client who is demonstrating stress associated with an illness and having to care for a family at home?
1. Ask the client if there is anyone who would be able to help with the family needs at home while she is recuperating 2. Suggest the client be transferred to a long-term care facility to ensure a full recovery 3. Find out if the children can be sent to a grandparent's home until the client fully recovers 4. Ask the client if there is anything that she needs once she returns to home
An elderly client tells the nurse that she reads the paper better when the paper is off to the left or the right. The nurse realizes this client is demonstrating signs of which of the following:
1. Cataract 2. Macular degeneration 3. Vision changes from a stroke 4. Floaters
Which actions are most likely to reduce the spread of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (CA-MRSA) in a family in which only one member is infected? (Select all that apply.)
a. Starting the noninfected family members on methicillin therapy. b. Not sharing towels or bed linens with the infected person. c. Washing the infected person's dishes separately from those of other family members. d. Having the infected person wear a mask when in the same room with other family members. e. Using good daily personal hygiene for all family members. f. Washing hands with soap and water after any physical contact with an infected person.