What is the best definition for what the nurse actually does while practicing nursing?
a. Ideal role
b. Perceived role
c. Performed role
d. Practice role
C
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A) Cimetidine B) Maalox C) Potassium chloride elixir D) Furosemide
A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with a partial-thickness burn, and determines that an appropriate goal is to maintain position of joints in alignment. What is the best rationale for this intervention?
A) To prevent neuropathies B) To prevent wound breakdown C) To prevent contractures D) To prevent heterotopic ossification
The nurse is performing an assessment on a 2-hour old newborn. Which of the following findings would warrant a call to the health care provider?
A. A crepitant-like feeling when assessing the clavicles B. Blood glucose of 45 mg/dl when using a Dextrostix C. Heart rate of 160 beats/min after vigorous crying D. Passage of a dark green substance from the intestine
The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to the mother of a child with celiac disease. Which type of breakfast indicates that instruction has been effective?
A) Eggs and orange juice B) Oat cereal and skim milk C) Wheat toast and grape jelly D) Rye toast and peanut butter