Inappropriate use of the pacesetting style of leadership may lead to
A. Resentment
B. Unsafe acts
C. Burnout
D. All of the above
ANS: D
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A) Increased muscle strength B) Decreased adventitious breath sounds C) Decreased muscle spasms D) Increased urinary output
Which of the following sentences reflects pronoun usage as it is required in professional nursing papers?
a. The patient looked so blue you knew he was cyanotic. b. As the nurse, I would have applied oxygen at 2 liters. c. If a patient appears cyanotic, one may apply oxygen. d. The patient was cyanotic so you know oxygen was needed.
What is the best technique for obtaining a sterile urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter?
a. Use antiseptic wipes to cleanse the meatus prior to obtaining the sample. b. Briefly disconnect the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain sample. c. Withdraw urine through the port using a needleless access device. d. Obtain the urine specimen directly from the collection bag.
A 61-year-old obese patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. The patient states that he is upset about the diet restrictions imposed by the treatment regimen. What is the nurse's best approach?
a. Tell the patient that he must do what the doctor tells him. b. Offer counseling on nutrition and exercise. c. Tell the patient about what happened to other patients who did not change their lifestyle. d. Explain that he needs to accept the care provider's advice without question if he wants to get better.