The nurse is administering an intramuscular injection. The appropriate angle of needle insertion is 90 degrees Standard Text:
What will be an ideal response?
45 degrees/25 degrees/10-15 degrees
Rationale : The intramuscular injection is administered at a 90 degree angleThe subcutaneous injection is administered at a 45 degree angleThe intravenous injection is administered at a 25 degree angleThe intradermal injection is administered at a 10-15 degree angle
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Which section of the report allows the nurse researcher to address support of the theoretical framework?
a. Results b. Discussion c. Literature review d. Methods
A nurse entering the job market wants to be certain that the first position is rewarding and allows for growth as a registered nurse. According to the Hallmarks of the Professional Nursing Environment, the nurse should ask:
a. about the philosophy related to clinical care to determine the role of RNs in deciding outcomes related quality outcomes. b. if professional development opportunities are supported through paid leave and tuition reimbursement. c. how compensation packages compare to others in the same area and nationally. d. what the projected need for RNs is in the next 5 years and current turnover rate.
According to Roy, the coping process of self-consciousness and self-analysis
A. Signals the need for adaptive efforts. B. Interrupts ongoing behavior patterns. C. Restores sense of self. D. All of the above