A nurse is frustrated with a coworker who has habitually failed to take her breaks on time. As a result, the nurse's own breaks are often delayed or cut short. Which of the following statements is most appropriately assertive?
A) "It's selfish to make me pay the price for your poor time management."
B) "Have you given some thought to ways that you could reorganize the way you take your breaks?"
C) "I would appreciate it if you made sure you took your breaks on time so that I can do the same."
D) "I'm afraid I'm going to have to report this to our manager because it's inconsiderate."
C
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The nurse knows that a hydrocolloid dressing is appropriate for the following type of wound:
a. A wound with a large amount of drainage b. A wound that is tunneling c. A postsurgical incision with staples d. A wound with a moderate amount of drainage
Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes, with oscillations that may be horizontal, vertical, or mixed movements, is called ___________________
ANS:
For a nurse to be charged with malpractice in a malpractice lawsuit, four legal elements must be present. Three of these are the duty the nurse owes to the client, a breach of that duty, and the breach of duty being the cause of damage
The fourth element that must be present is: a. The nurse caused more than 50% of the damage. b. The hospital policies did not support the nurse's actions. c. There was actual damage to the client. d. Damage in this case was permanent and irreversible.
A nurse is preparing to measure a client's calf circumference. The nurse performs this procedure by:
A. Placing a tape measure around the widest point of the lower leg B. Measuring 2 inches above the knee and placing the tape measure around the client's leg at this point C. Measuring 2 inches above the ankle and placing the tape measure around the client's leg at this point D. Measuring 2 inches below the patella and placing the tape measure around the client's leg at this point