The nursing instructor is explaining to students the difference between the language used when a nurse talks to the patient and the language used when documenting in the medical record
What would the instructor tell the students about documenting in the medical record?
A) Document according to the orders of the physician
B) Talk to the patient and document exactly the same
C) Use medical terminology when documenting in the medical record
D) Document exactly as the patient talks
C
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While in this role the charge nurse senses a change in the nursing staff?s morale. The staff appears happier, more energetic and productive. The charge nurse believes this change is a direct effect of the: 1. Staff?s relationship with the nurse manager. 2. Environment of the organization. 3. Staff?s wages. 4. Shifts they are working.
A patient is scheduled to have a pacemaker implanted. The nurse knows pacemakers can be inserted to correct what problem?
A) Increased blood pressure B) Increased pulse pressure C) Malfunction of the sinuatrial (SA) node D) Onset of oncotic pressure
The client has become unable to recognize formerly familiar objects and people in his environment. The client is experiencing:
a. Affect b. Agnosia c. Apraxia d. Anhedonia
What should the nurse do for a patient with a sudden severe hemorrhage?
a. Go for help. b. Drape the patient. c. Apply direct pressure. d. Put on clean or sterile gloves.