Which of the following is a function of nurse practice acts? Select all that apply
a. Defines nursing practice
b. Protects practicing nurses
c. Describes the boundaries of nursing practice
d. Establishes standards for nursing
e. Protects the domain of nursing
A, C, D, E
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The nurse is administering medication via the intramuscular route, inserts the needle, draws back, and sees blood enter the syringe. The nurse's next action is to:
1. Pull the needle out slightly and reposition it at a different angle and draw back again. 2. Inject the medication very slowly. 3. Withdraw the needle, place a clean needle on the syringe, and choose a new site. 4. Withdraw the needle and discard the syringe, then draw up new medication.
The nurse positively evaluates the triage nurse's effectiveness when which of the following occurs?
1. A client in severe pain is admitted before a client with asthma. 2. A client with possible epiglottitis is admitted before a client with chest pain. 3. A client with pulmonary edema is admitted before a client with neck trauma. 4. A client with an earache is admitted before a client with a facial burn.
The nurse is preparing to conduct a health assessment with a patient. What will be the nurse's initial role when caring for this patient?
A) Teaching B) Planning care C) Collecting data D) Identifying interventions
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about care for acne. The nurse should include which actions? Select all that apply
1. Wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day. 2. Use astringents and vigorous scrubbing. 3. Avoid picking or squeezing the lesions. 4. Apply tretinoin (Retin-A) liberally. 5. Avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.