While participating in morning rounds, a physician mentions needing an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The nurse recognizes that this laboratory result will require which of the following?
1. A 24-hour urine collection
2. A creatinine result
3. A total protein value
4. The patient's body weight
ANS: 2
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The nurse is attending a nursing conference about enhancing self-concept in relation to professional nursing practice. As the nurse is waiting for the first speaker to begin, she tries to recall what she knows and has read about this subject
Which of the following would be good for the nurse to keep in mind to enhance her self-concept as a professional nurse? A) Don't worry about team esteem until your own is good. B) Avoid your weaknesses until they become strengths. C) Remember past errors so you do not repeat them. D) You don't have to know everything to be a good nurse.
A nurse teaches a health education class for second graders. The nurse asks the class, "What can we do to help prevent the spread of head lice?" Which response by a member of the class best indicates understanding?
a. "Do not share hair combs and brushes with your friends." b. "Keep your hair cut very short." c. "Wash your hands after going to the restroom and before eating." d. "You should take a hot bath daily."
A collaborative community health group working with the teenage population to improve health draws on the expertise of school nurses and others working with adolescents to develop a plan. The group is demonstrating which characteristic of collaboration?
A) Shared goals B) Mutual participation C) Maximized use of resources D) Clear responsibilities
How can nursing fulfill the potential to transform nursing and take the power to influence policy development? Select all that apply
A) Practicing to the full extent of their education and training B) Achieving higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression C) Act as full partners, with physicians and other health professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States D) Improve data collection and an improved information infrastructure to ultimately influence effective workplace planning and policy making E) Most nurses are already involved in the regulatory framework development.