In 2010, new research explored the current nursing educational programs to determine if change was needed and, if so, what should be changed
This report found that change was needed but certain barriers existed, which was preventing change and much needed improvement in the way nursing is currently being taught. What did the research identify as a barrier to changing the current nursing educational process?
A) Emphasis on critical thinking
B) Limited time spent on practical applications
C) Minimal content taught
D) Traditional practices of faculty
A
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a. documents facts. b. documents how he/she feels about the care being provided. c. documents in a "block" fashion once per shift. d. double documents as often as possible in order to not miss anything.
Which of the following best describes why large employers would decide to self-insure?
a. To claim to offer more benefits to employees b. To have more control over health care providers c. To be more effective at keeping employees happy d. To reduce administrative costs charged by insurance companies
After teaching a group of nurses about the signs of approaching death, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the group identifies which of the following as a sign?
1. Decrease in body temperature 2. Decreased verbalization 3. Increase in pulse rate 4. Fall in blood pressure
The nurse is preparing to administer clarithromycin to a patient. When performing a medication history, the nurse learns that the patient takes warfarin to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Ask the provider if azithromycin may be used instead of clarithromycin. b. Obtain an order for continuous cardiovascular monitoring. c. Request an order for periodic serum warfarin levels. d. Withhold the clarithromycin and notify the provider.