Which of the following is a description of the most effective type of letter sent to a policy maker in a lobbying campaign?
a. A long emotional plea that is very thorough and explanatory and includes many examples
b. A form letter with a handwritten salutation and signature
c. A concise handwritten letter written in your own words, using your own thoughts and logic
d. A letter that includes a list of all topics of interest to nurses in your area
C
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The SBARR technique (situation, background, assessment, recommendation, response) is designed to improve communication among healthcare personnel. Which of the following is an example of a recommendation?
a. "I'm calling about Ms. Smith in 414." b. "Ms. Smith has decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and is on a narcotic analgesic." c. "Can we start her on Colace 2 bid and add magnesium citrate if no BM within 8 hours?" d. "Ms. Smith hasn't had a bowel movement in two days, which she states is unusual for her."
The patient questions the nurse about robotics surgery. The nurse correctly responds, "Robotics: (Select all that apply.)
a. gives the surgeon greater magnification than the human eye." b. allows the surgeon to be more precise than normal." c. allows for a smaller incision." d. increases healing time." e. procedures generally cause less postoper-ative pain."
A patient, with chronic renal failure and a blood pressure of 158/98 mm Hg, refuses to take medication for the blood pressure. If left untreated, the nurse realizes that which of the following can occur in the patient?
1. heart failure 2. pericarditis 3. friction rub 4. pneumonia
A psychiatric nurse is sharing information with a patient and family about psychoeducational programs offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The nurse explains that which objective is the primary purpose of such programs?
a. Enhancing compliance with medication therapy b. Reducing hospital readmission rates c. Evaluating effectiveness of therapy d. Providing education and support