Which of the following is a standard of practice?
A) Quality of care
B) Outcome identification
C) Collegiality
D) Performance appraisal
B) Outcome identification
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When the nurse administers a beta-adrenergic blocker to the patient with angina, the nurse expects the drug will help to control angina, but it also has what other effect?
A) Increased heart rate B) Increased oxygen consumption C) Decreased strength of heart muscle contraction D) Decreased urinary output
The nurse is caring for an older adult who reports experiencing frequent asthma attacks and severe arthritic pain. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Review pulmonary function test results. b. Assess use of medication for arthritis. c. Assess frequency of bronchodilator use. d. Review arterial blood gas results.
Guidelines for intramuscular administration of medication in school-age children include what standard?
a. Inject medication as rapidly as possible. b. Insert needle quickly, using a dartlike motion. c. Have the child stand if at all possible and if the child is cooperative. d. Penetrate the skin immediately after cleansing the site while the skin is moist.
When caring for a laboring client with oligohydramnios, what should the nurse be aware of? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Increased risk of cord compression 2. Decreased variability 3. Labor progress is often more rapid than average 4. Presence of periodic decelerations 5. During gestation, fetal skin and skeletal abnormalities can occur