In evaluating a client's pain, which of the following would be the last step?
a. Document the pain assessment.
b. Ensure that the client understands the pain scale used.
c. Assess for the level of pain.
d. Use an appropriate pain scale.
A
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The graduate nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client who is elderly and has an infected foot that has led to a systemic infection. The nurse completes the plan of care and decides to:
1. Discuss the plan with the physician. 2. Request that the client review the plan. 3. Place the plan on the client's chart. 4. Request a review of the plan with the nurse's preceptor.
A complex, organized occupation preceded by a long training program is a(n):
a. profession. c. autonomy. b. expert. d. nurse.
A public health nurse (PHN) is working with the chronically ill and families with young children needing age-specific health maintenance. Which of the following models of case management is being used?
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