The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Preoperative teaching has been shown to have which of the following functions?
1. Increases postoperative complications.
2. Enhances the relationship between the nurse and the client's family.
3. Decreases anxiety.
4. Makes the client aware of the need for extended assistance.
3
Rationale: Preoperative teaching has been shown to decrease postoperative complications.
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A) Produce a precise range of answers B) Increase new knowledge C) Maintain an unbiased perspective D) Undermine effective problem solving
Which of these terms is synonymous with paradigm?
a. Empiricism b. Worldview c. Holism d. Viewpoint
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are required to gather outcome data in regard to the treatment of specific diseases and report it to public agencies. When the data is used to compare outcomes across similar facilities, this is
a. benchmarking. b. quality improvement. c. qualitative data. d. sensitive indicators.
You are looking for a quality nursing center. Which should alarm you?
a. Narrow hallways b. Wheelchair ramps c. Food that smells good d. Windows in resident rooms