If a mistake in documenting is made, the correct method is to use a blue or black pen to draw a line through the mistake and place your initials beside the mistake
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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A) "This drug does not slow your heart rate." B) "This drug increases myocardial oxygen demand." C) "This drug slows the QT intervals." D) "This maintains blood pressure with no hypotensive effects."
A team leader assigns LPN/LVN A to patient care in rooms 123 and 129 and explains the special higher level care that these patients require
Nurse aides G and F are assigned to the rest of the hall, splitting the numbers of patients needing total care versus partial care. Their care duties are discussed in detail. What does making assignments according to skill level exemplify? a. Planning b. Organizing c. Evaluating d. Directing
A nurse on a medical unit is receiving morning report on a patient who has been admitted to the unit for the treatment of peritonitis. When providing this patient's care, the nurse should prioritize assessments relevant to what problem?
A) Sepsis B) Impaired nutrition C) Pain D) Fecal incontinence
A middle-aged female patient is found to have a decrease in her cortisol level. The nurse realizes that this finding is consistent with what health problem?
1. Addison disease 2. hyperthyroidism 3. Cushing syndrome 4. nothing