A nurse is caring for a patient in the ER who was injured in a snow mobile accident. The nurse documents the following patient data:
uncontrollable shivering, weakness, pale and cold skin, and suspects the patient is experiencing hypothermia. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes a heart rate of 53 BPM and core internal temperature of 90°F, which confirms the initial diagnosis. The nurse then devises a plan of care and continues to monitor the patient to evaluate the outcomes. This nurse is using which of the following types of problem solving in her care of this patient?
A) trial-and-error B) scientific C) intuitive D) critical thinking
B
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The nurse teaches the newly diagnosed diabetic client that the best means of reducing the risk of complications is to:
1. Exercise regularly for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. 2. See the doctor every six months. 3. Eat properly. 4. Maintain stable blood sugar level.
A nurse is assisting with recruitment of health care providers to a primary care facility. Which of the following facts about the rural population and their patterns of seeking medical care should be considered?
a. Fewer rural adults seek medical care than urban adults. b. There is a greater population to serve in rural areas. c. Poor adults in urban areas have less access to care. d. Rural adults do not want to seek care.
Which of the following statements by the nurse about unresolved conflict is true? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Conflict makes nursing staff more pro-ductive.". b. "Conflict reduces productivity among staff.". c. "Conflicts wastes time.". d. "Conflict waste energy.". e. "Conflict increases teamwork.".
Which of the following first-impression findings is associated with an altered mental status?
A) Abnormal work of breathing B) Hypotension C) Bradycardia D) Fever