What is a nurse's purpose for providing appropriate feedback?
1. To give the client good advice
2. To advise the client on appropriate behaviors
3. To evaluate the client's behavior
4. To give the client critical information
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Rationale: The purpose of providing appropriate feedback is to give the client critical information. Feedback should not be used to give advice or evaluate behaviors.
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and family. 2. Review the facility policy on medication administration. 3. Explain the procedure to the client. 4. Request supervision from the instructor. 5. Call the physician to verify the order.
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a. stretching of the vessel wall, resulting in fracture of the plaque. b. anticoagulation after the completion of the procedure, enhancing dilation. c. plaque removal after balloon inflation. d. compression of plaque against the vessel wall.
A medical-surgical nurse manager has been informed by other nursing staff of a nurse?s lack of certain unit-specific skills. The manager informs the staff the matter will be addressed
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A diabetic patient is taking regular and NPH insulin to manage his diabetes. What is the best evaluation tool to measure the overall patient response to the insulin therapy?
A) Blood pressure B) Bilirubin level C) Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc) levels D) Fasting blood glucose levels