Data integrity is crucial to the success of professional nursing practice. Which of the following phrases identifies its relevance to quality care?
1. Data integrity provides a systematic approach to the care of the patient.
2. The use of authentic data ensures mistakes are avoided.
3. All data entered into the system are accurate.
4. Data integrity is a driving force in treatment decision making.
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Rationale: Data, itself, does not provide an approach to patient care, but guides the nurse and health care team in decision making.
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a. keeps platelets from sticking together and forming a clot." b. prevents the fever that goes along with angina." c. treats the pain of angina without dropping your blood pressure." d. will reduce the inflammation in your heart."
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1. "A radioactive seed or capsule will be implanted into the tumor." 2. "A robotic arm device will deliver multiple beams of radiation to the tumor." 3. "This is the traditional method of delivering radiation to a tumor." 4. "The gamma knife is a method of delivering a focused dose of radiation at your tumor."
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1. The patient complains of persistent pain, swelling, and decreased motion. 2. The patient's bone has not healed within the expected time period. 3. The patient complains of leg swelling, pain, tenderness, and cramping. 4. The patient complains of numbness beyond a cast, and toes are pale, with delayed capillary refill.