After facilitating a therapeutic group, the nurse leader separately documents both individual and group data. Which observation would the nurse leader include in an individual note?
a. Group focused on results of medication noncompliance.
b. Member successfully identified the likely causes for recent relapse.
c. Three group members asked to change the time of scheduled sessions.
d. Decision was made to discuss reasons for acceptable absenteeism at next session.
B
Individual group member responses, such as the attainment of a goal, would be appropriately documented in an individual note. Group phenomena belong in the group session notes and include membership (absences, tardiness); pertinent behavior discussed by the group; group themes; important group process issues; and any critical leadership strategies required. The therapist also might predict future strategies and behaviors.
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A) "Put one drop into her right ear each morning." B) "Place two drops in her right ear each morning and then again before bedtime." C) "Put one to two drops in her right ear whenever you notice discharge or she complains of pain." D) "Place three drops into her ear four times a day."
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which six rights of drug administration should the nurse assess for prior to administering the prescribed medication? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Right client 2. Right route of administration 3. Right dose 4. Right time of preparation 5. Right documentation
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a. Assessing the effectiveness of the large high school health clinic b. Caring for clients in their home following their outpatient surgeries c. Providing care to children and their families at the school clinic d. Administering follow-up care for pediatric clients at an outpatient clinic
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