The nurse is utilizing an assessment form that includes a checklist with an area to document a narrative description. This type of form is considered:
a. Open-ended c. Specialty
b. Checklist d. Combination
D
The combination format allows the convenience of a checklist with a space to document a complete narrative description of any significant or abnormal findings.
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99.0° F. The nurse should anticipate that the prescriber would order what class of medication specifically to lower the heart rate? a. Sympathomimetic agent b. Parasympathetic antagonist c. Parasympathetic inhibitor d. Sympathetic antagonist
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A) Data can be collected and stored electronically to develop evidence-based practice models that would be useful in alleviating the suffering of the dying. B) Have the head nurse document the resistance in each person's file. C) Have the director of human resources attend the next staff meeting to review position descriptions. D) Terminate staff that refuse to participate in training.
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a. Add smaller amounts of salt at the table or during cooking. b. Identify foods that are high in sodium (e.g., bacon, potato chips, fast foods). c. Avoid foods that have a metallic, salty, or bitter taste d. Eat larger amounts of bland foods with very minimal amounts of spicing.
Which nursing action is accurate when applying a 5% permethrin lotion to a toddler with scabies?
1. Applying the lotion to the scalp, forehead, and everywhere below the chin 2. Applying the lotion only on the areas with evidence of activity 3. Applying the lotion only to the hands 4. Applying the lotion only to the scalp only