An advantage of primary nursing is:
a. accountability. c. geographic boundaries.
b. cost. d. performing all interventions.
A
An advantage of this model is the defined accountability and responsibility for the nurse to develop a
plan of care with the patient and family. Disadvantages of this model are its high cost, lack of
geographical boundaries, and the fact that nurses often perform interventions that could be completed
by other staff.
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During the middle ages, Sir Camillus, a male nurse, is remembered for which of the following accomplishments that are still used today? (Select all that apply.)
a. mixing sterile water with powdered medications to inject into clients b. originated the red cross symbol c. served on a Navy ship caring for service men d. developed the first ambulance service
The method section of a research report generally includes information about the research sample and the data collection procedures
A) True B) False
A nurse recognizes that the most preventable cause of death during hospitalization is
1. An embolism. 2. Hospital-acquired pneumonia. 3. Skin breakdown because of not turning patients. 4. A urinary tract infection leading to urosepsis.
The charge nurse completes a plan of assistance for a staff member and asks him to sign it. What does the employee's signature on the plan represent?
A) The employee agrees with the plan. B) The employee agrees to legal recourse to resolve the problem. C) The employee agrees to counseling. D) The employee has received the information.