What is the best method for nurses to influence those in power?
a. Take an active role in institutional deci-sion-making
b. Remain current with trends and issues in nursing
c. Serve on hospital and community health-care committees
d. Join unions
A
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A) Toxic fumes B) Dust particles C) Cigarette smoking D) Animal dander
The client is experiencing nasal congestion from a cold. The client self-administers an over-the-counter cold product to alleviate symptoms. The best description of the health care system the client is using is:
1. Complementary health care. 2. Scientific health care. 3. Personal health care. 4. Popular health care.
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A) Lack of responsiveness B) Bullying-type behavior C) Hyperactivity D) Stuttering
An RN delegates to an experienced LPN/LVN the task of administering oral medications to a group of patients
The LPN/LVN accepts the assignment, and the RN knows that the LPN/LVN has had the training and has acquired the skills needed to complete the task. The RN then observes the LPN/LVN recording a patient's medication administration just before entering the patient's room. The priority intervention by the RN is to: a. check the patient's drug packages to ensure that the correct drugs were given. b. stop the LPN/LVN immediately and discuss the possible consequences of his actions in a nonjudgmental manner. c. contact the nurse manager and ask that the LPN/LVN's license be suspended. d. call the pharmacy and ask for replacement medications for the patients.