When discussing the knowledge development in nursing science, the study of theory is referred to as which of the following?
A) Ontology
B) Epistemology
C) Methodology
D) Philosophy
B
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The pediatric nurse explains to the parents of a comatose child that level of consciousness is controlled by the:
A) brain stem. B) basal ganglia. C) central nervous system. D) reticular activating system.
Which is the working phase of the heart?
a. Bicuspid valve b. Tricuspid valve c. Systole d. Diastole
Why shouldn't needles be recapped?
What will be an ideal response?
While reviewing laboratory values, the student notes a patient's digoxin level is increased. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding the patient's scheduled dose of digoxin?
1. The nurse should continue with digoxin until the physician changes the order. 2. Increased levels of digoxin are toxic, so the nurse should hold the patient's digoxin. 3. The nurse should continue with digoxin but notify the physician of the level. 4. Increased levels of digoxin are not cause for concern as long as vital signs do not register changes, so the nurse should check the patient's pulse and blood pressure before administration.