The nurse studying health care economics understands that a system that valued attaining competitive advantage as its primary goal would be classified as operating in the model of _____-sum competition
a. negative
b. normative
c. positive
d. zero
D
Zero-sum competition is associated with profit maximization. In health care, this is done via limiting resources dedicated to patient care.
Negative-sum competition is not an economic model.
Normative-sum competition is not an economic model.
Positive-sum competition creates value as its central goal.
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A patient has just been prescribed a phenothiazine. During patient teaching about this drug, what would be important for the nurse to tell the patient?
A) "The urine can turn pink or reddish." B) "The urine output will be decreased." C) "Diarrhea can be an adverse effect." D) "Hyperexcitability can occur."
The nurse demonstrates application of the nursing process by: (Select all that apply.)
a. performing a head-to-toe assessment. b. updating the patient care plan on a weekly basis. c. evaluating if patient goals have been met. d. determining if nursing interventions need to be changed based on lack of patient progress toward meeting goals. e. ensuring that all personnel caring for the patient are implementing the care plan and working toward the same goals.
The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old newborn girl with a metabolic disorder. Which of the following activities would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care?
A) Softening unpleasant information or prognoses B) Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care C) Collaborating with the child and family as equals D) Showing respect for the family's beliefs and wishes