What is the best way for nurses to influence the legislative process at the federal level?
a. Organize demonstrations outside the White House when important health-care issues are discussed.
b. Send telegrams and letters to their Con-gress members and House representatives.
c. Have the main nursing organizations speak with a unified voice when presenting their concerns.
d. Join and actively participate in hospital committees on health care.
C
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a. Straighten and change any soiled bed linens. b. Synchronize the medication, treatment, and vital signs schedule. c. Provide personal hygiene before bedtime. d. Discuss with the patient the benefits of beginning a long-term nighttime medication regimen. e. Assist the patient to use the toilet before bed.
A community health nurse is preparing education on opioid use in the community. Which topic will the nurse focus on as a priority in the education session?
1. Seizure precautions 2. Risk for long-term vision problems 3. Dangers of overdose 4. Signs of withdrawal
An older adult patient who is malnourished presents to the emergency department with a serum protein level of 5.2 g/dL. The nurse would expect which clinical manifestation?
a. Pallor b. Edema c. Confusion d. Restlessness
Which patient characteristic must a nurse consider when planning teaching?
a. Literacy level b. Discharge instructions c. Good lighting d. Pain medication