A woman is in the lithotomy position. This means that she is:
a. Kneeling with her body resting on her knees and chest
b. Lying on her back with her legs together
c. Lying on her back, her knees are flexed, her hips are externally rotated, and her feet are in stirrups
d. Lying on her left side
C
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1. Daily review of the itemized client?s bill. 2. The nurse?s decision to use fewer supplies when changing in dressing. 3. The nurse manager reviewing client costs on a daily basis. 4. The nurse manager requesting the materials management director obtain quotes for less expensive items.
Of the five caring processes described by Swanson, which describes "knowing the patient"?
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The nurse is assessing the economic stability of a community. Which assessment would the nurse do first?
A) Mortality statistics B) Hospital facilities C) Tax base D) Neighborhoods