A novice nurse is coming to the end of her 12-hour shift. Suddenly, one of the clients who had been progressing well is found unresponsive. Emergency measures are started, but unfortunately this client dies
As the nurse reviews the client's record with a supervisor, what does the supervisor recognize?
A) There were subtle laboratory changes the nurse missed
B) There was no warning this would happen
C) It was expected, the client was really sick
D) Her mentor was not working this shift
A
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1. "Tell me what you know about the surgery." 2. "I would never decide against having surgery." 3. "If I were you, I would definitely have the surgery." 4. "Don't worry. You will be fine if you don't have surgery."
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A) etiology B) problem C) defining characteristics D) patient need
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. reality testing. B. universality. C. ventilation. D. altruism.