Clinical reasoning can utilize specific steps that lead the nurse through the process of evaluating the current situation to determine if intervention is necessary. If the nurse uses the SAFETY template, what does the "F" represent?
A) Findings
B) Priority
C) Final assessment
D) Body functions affected
B
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a. "The prosthetic valve places you at greater risk for a heart attack." b. "Blood clots form more easily in artificial replacement valves." c. "The vein taken from your leg reduces circulation in the leg." d. "The surgery left a lot of small clots in your heart and lungs."
Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated. Round weight to the nearest tenth
6.4 lb = _____ kg
Which of the following statements concerning the global burden of disease is accurate?
a. It is an indicator that combines losses from both premature death and disability. b. It is a less adequate description of the outlook of health in the world than are mortality statistics. c. It does not measure the impact of communicable diseases. d. It accurately measures the impact of familial dysfunction and violence.
The desired outcome for a patient experiencing insomnia is, "Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly within 7 days."
At the end of 7 days, review of sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. The nurse will document the outcome as: a. consistently demonstrated. b. often demonstrated. c. sometimes demonstrated. d. never demonstrated.