A nurse is assisting a postsurgical patient with effective coughing. How often should this exercise be performed?
A) every hour B) every 2 hours C) every 4 hours D) every shift
B
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a. Darts from toy guns must be made of materials that will not penetrate skin. b. Toy guns cannot contain parts made of lead or lead-based paint. c. Reflective paint must be used on toy guns. d. Toy guns must be distinguishable from real guns.
The nurse is teaching a patient about her chest drainage system. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Choose all that apply
1) Perform frequent coughing and deep-breathing exercises 2) Sit up in a chair but not walk while the drainage system is in place 3) Get out of bed on her own as much as possible 4) Immediately notify the nurse if she experiences increased shortness of breath
A researcher is interested in looking at the relationship between sleep and use of meditation in nurses who work the night shift
The researcher obtains permission to collect data from the night nurses at a local hospital. While planning the study, the researcher is informed that a nurse on the night shift in intensive care is a frequent speaker on meditation techniques. The researcher must now address what specific issue related to her study design? a. Bias b. Manipulation c. Multicausality d. Probability
EBP has a basis in ethical principles. However, not all approaches used to improve quality are evidenced based or ethical. Evidence-based approaches would provide all necessary information such as length of time to apply heat and medication to use in the
1. spiritual needs 2. measuring intake and output 3. daily weights 4. ambulating with assistance