A critical care nurse defines herself as a professional and her practice as a profession. What is the best justification for this perception?
A) Perceived as such by the general public and by peers
B) Defined as such by the Nursing Practice Act
C) Requires a specialized body of knowledge and competent skills
D) The nurse has completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
C
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A new graduate who has achieved the goal of getting others to do something that is believed necessary has demonstrated what skill?
a. Management b. Leadership c. Influence d. Control
If the nurse suspects a spinal cord injury, the patient has developed autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following assessments would confirm this complication? Select all that apply
A) BP 180/98 B) Skin covered with macular rash C) Pulse rate 49 D) Complains of a pounding headache E) Cold, cyanotic lower legs
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of an 18-month-old girl. Which guidance will be most helpful for toilet teaching?
A) Telling them either one may demonstrate toilet use B) Assuring them that bladder control occurs first C) Telling them that curiosity is a sure sign of readiness D) Advising them to use praise, not scolding
The nursing diagnosis that would be applicable to a client who is unaware of the impact of ingesting green leafy vegetables on the effectiveness of the medication. Coumadin to thin his blood would be:
a. deficient knowledge. b. inadequate knowledge base. c. imbalanced nutrition—more than body requirements. d. inappropriate medication administration.