Through the QI process, the need to transform and change the admissions process across administrative and patient care units is identified. In this particular situation, what method of data organization will be most effective?
a. Flowchart
b. Histogram
c. Narrative
d. Line graphs
A
Flowcharts are useful in identifying and visualizing sequential steps, such as the admissions process.
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a. Cognitive function ? attendance in a long-term exercise program b. Effort ? physical functioning c. Long-term exercise program ? older adults d. Physical function ? effort in an exercise program
Kolcaba created a __________ to present the nursing meaning of comfort as a patient outcome
A. Theory diagram B. Taxonomic structure C. Research study D. Umbrella picture
The laboring client's fetal heart rate baseline upon admission was 145, with accelerations and moderate long-term variability present. Three hours later, the baseline is 160, variability is absent, and late decelerations are present
What should the nurse do first? A. Get the client to the bathroom to void. B. Take the client's temperature. C. Place the client in a supine position. D. Encourage the client to increase oral intake of clear liquids.
The nurse is told that the result of a serum carbamazepine (Tegretol) level for a child who is receiving the medication for the control of seizures is 10 mcg/mL
Based on this laboratory result, the nurse anticipates that the physician will prescribe: 1. Discontinuation of the medication 2. A decrease of the dosage of the medication 3. An increase of the dosage of the medication 4. Continuation of the presently prescribed dosage