A nurse in the ICU is known for the personal care and attention he gives to each of his patients. He takes time to learn his patients' names and the names of their families
He is especially gentle when drawing blood from children or administering injections to older patients. He is also good at leaving his work concerns at work and focusing on his family when at home. However, his lack of interest in pursuing further credentials and his lack of initiative in tackling problems that arise in the ICU have limited his career opportunities. Which professional practice attribute or attributes does this nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.
A) Values
B) Mastery
C) Balance
D) Action
A, C
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Only one nurse was scheduled to care for 12 postsurgical patients with a nursing assistant. The nurse is concerned for the safety of the patients and the nursing license. What is the most appropriate first step in this situation?
a. Contacting the nursing supervisor and documenting the action b. Refusing to care for the patients without appropriate help and leaving c. Contacting the State Board of Nursing and documenting the action d. Contacting the hospital administrator on call to complain and documenting the action
Which of the following characterizes the second phase of the cycle of violence?
A) The honeymoon phase begins with apologies. B) Physical battery is abrupt and unpredictable. C) Verbal assaults begin to escalate toward the victim. D) The seriousness of the problem is minimized.
The nurse is performing health education–related lifestyle modifications for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with hypertension
As a component of these modifications, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan has been recommended to the patient. Which of the nurse's recommendations is most congruent with this eating plan? A) "Try to buy and consume as many organic and natural foods as you can." B) "Try to replace the complex carbohydrates in your diet with protein-rich foods." C) "Try to reduce the overall amount of fat that is in your diet." D) "If you eat four of five small meals each day, you'll find that you're able to reduce your calorie intake."
Hypertrophy refers to:
a. an increase in the size of cells. b. an increase in the number of cells. c. increase in the strength of contraction. d. an increase in the duration of contraction.