A nurse manager is conducting a survey of personnel to see what the general feeling is before implementing computerized charting in an acute care hospital
Which of the following would the nurse select as positive aspects of implementing this type of system? Select all that apply.
__________ The system is relatively inexpensive to maintain.
__________ Bedside terminals eliminate worksheets and note taking.
__________ The system links to various sources of client information.
__________ The system better protects client privacy.
__________ Information is legible.
__________ Results, requests, and client information can be sent and received quickly.
Bedside terminals eliminate worksheets and note taking; the system links to various sources of client information; information is legible; results, requests, and client information can be sent and received quickly.
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not relieved the pain. The 12-lead ECG reveals only the following abnormalities: T-wave inversion in leads I, aVL, V4, and V5; pathologic Q waves in leads II, III, and aVF; ST segment elevation in leads V1, V2, V3, and V4 . Which of the following is probably accurate about this patient? a. This patient has an old lateral wall infarction. b. This patient is having an inferior wall infarction. c. This patient is having an acute anterior wall infarction. d. This patient is having a posterior wall infarction.
The best way to determine if the client understands how to perform a self-care skill such as insulin administration is to have the client demonstrate the skill to the nurse
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What should the nurse include when teaching a new mother about the gastrointestinal system of a child?
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An order is written for 80 mg of a medication in elixir form. The medication is available in 80 mg/tsp strength. The nurse prepares to administer:
1. 2 mL 2. 5 mL 3. 10 mL 4. 15 mL