The CNO (chief nurse officer) of a hospital is reviewing last year?s turnover rate among nursing staff. The CNO realizes the largest proportion of the turnover is made up of nurse graduates
The CNO is investigating a program to enhance graduate nurse retention by offering educational and nurse mentoring opportunities. This is an example of which type of program? 1. Clinical ladder program
2. Mentoring program
3. Coaching program
4. Versant RN residency program
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Explanation: 1. Versant RN residency program is designed to prepare new nursing graduates with educational
and emotional components to perform effectively in the work environment. Clinical ladder
programs focus on seasoned nurses and compensating them for the clinical expertise.
Mentoring and coaching are strategies to assist new nurses in the transition to the work
environment.
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The nurse admitting clients to an intensive care unit understands that research demonstrates best client outcomes when clients
a. are in an area that allows liberal family visitation. b. have consistent nurses caring for them. c. have state of the art physiologic monitoring. d. receive multidisciplinary care led by an intensivist.
What is the reason for vascular volume increasing by 40% to 60% during pregnancy?
a. Prevents maternal and fetal dehydration b. Eliminates metabolic wastes of the mother c. Provides adequate perfusion of the placenta d. Compensates for decreased renal plasma flow
A patient with a history of chronic pain tells the nurse, "I do a variety of things to make my body produce its own pain reliever.". How should the nurse evaluate this statement?
1. This is a common denial technique. 2. The patient is trying to appear to be a pain expert. 3. This statement offers the nurse a reason to reduce the amount of pain medication prescribed. 4. The patient is taking advantage of the body's ability to make endorphins.