The nurse manager of a critical care unit is explaining the AACN Synergy Model to the critical care nurses
What will the manager include as basic parts of this model? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Based on the patients' characteristics
2. Based on the competencies of the nurses
3. Patient outcomes will be measured
4. The nurses' assessment of patient outcomes will be measured
5. Reduction of cost to provide critical care services to patients
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This model is based on the patients' characteristics.
Rationale 2: This model is based on the nurses' competencies.
Rationale 3: This model is based on outcomes derived from the patient.
Rationale 4: This model is based on outcomes derived from the nurse.
Rationale 5: Cost reduction strategies are not a part of the AACN Synergy Model.
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1. Organize data 2. Use subjective data to develop nursing diagnoses 3. Use objective data to develop nursing diagnoses 4. Use irrelevant data to develop nursing diagnoses 5. Report information
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a. caplets. c. 240 mg. b. sustained-release caplets. d. verapamil hydrochloride.
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with a brachial plexus injury. Which of the following findings would be the most highly suspicious of Erb's palsy?
A) The child is unable to close one of his eyes. B) The involved extremity is adducted, prone, and internally rotated. C) Asymmetry of the face occurs when the child is crying. D) The mouth is drawn to the noninvolved side.
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When working with the husband, which of the following actions is most appropriate? A) Encouraging the husband to independently develop techniques for basic care that he feels work best for him and his wife. B) Emphasizing to the husband the importance of remaining optimistic and enthusiastic when interacting with his wife. C) Encouraging the husband not to feel guilty for needing respite on occasion. D) Organizing outside help to minimize the amount of direct care that the husband provides.