To reduce patient harm or injury from errors, nurses must understand how errors result in the injury; this is known as:
a. preventable harm.
b. governance.
c. error management.
d. patient safety.
c
To reduce patient harm or injury from errors, nurses
must understand how errors result in the injury; this is known
as error management.
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A) a diet high in fat. B) a history of current or past alcohol use. C) current nicotine use. D) a diet high in carbohydrates.
A week after stopping to assist at an injury accident, the nurse receives a check for $100 from the patient's family as a thank-you for the care provided
What is the best description of the effect this gift has on the nurse's protection under the Good Samaritan law? 1. The Good Samaritan law will still protect the nurse. 2. Exchange of money always specifically invalidates protection under Good Samaritan laws. 3. Thank-you gifts have no bearing on Good Samaritan laws. 4. This gift may change the nurse's care to fee-for-service, changing Good Samaritan protection.
Review of patient's medical record reveals the notation, "CF at 6 feet on R.". How should the nurse interpret this information?
1. The patient can discriminate light perception only and only at less than 6 feet. 2. The patient's vision is normal. 3. The patient can see hand motion. 4. The patient can count the nurse's fingers at the distance of 6 feet.
The nurse is caring for a patient suspected of having ketoacidosis. Which manifestation(s) is/are characteristic with early ketoacidosis? (select all that apply.)
a. Fruity breath b. Polyuria c. Nausea d. Thirst e. Sunken eyes