A nurse uses clinical experience and client preference to guide clinical decision making when using
a. Evidence-based practice
b. Internal evidence
c. Research utilization
d. External evidence
ANS: B
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1. "Infertility can be stressful for a marriage." 2. "The doctor will be able to tell why you have not conceived." 3. "Your insurance will pay for the infertility treatments." 4. "Keep communicating with one another through this process." 5. "Taking a vacation usually results in pregnancy."
Ethical practice in managed care settings directs nurses to:
a. promote respect, truthfulness, and fairness in all relationships. b. assume responsibility for stewardship of limited health resources. c. work with physicians to determine the least expensive care for patients. d. inform patients about the care options the doctor thinks is best for them.
Which of the following would be in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with preeclampsia at risk for injury?
1. Place in a semiprivate room 2. Provide stimulation with television and visitors 3. Limit phone calls and visitors 4. Suggest family and friends phone frequently
After teaching a group of students about the changes in health care delivery and funding, which of the following, if identified by the group as a current trend seen in the maternal and child health care settings,
would indicate that the teaching was successful? A) Increase in community settings for care B) Decrease in family poverty level C) Increase in hospitalization of children D) Decrease in managed care