The pediatric technology committee has determined the need for enhanced bedside technology for ventilated patients. After a lengthy review process, the committee continues to debate the "musts" and "needs" of the new system
The best way to facilitate complex decision making is through the development of which of the following? 1. Strategic planning
2. A timeline
3. Conflict resolution skills
4. Weighted scoring tool
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Rationale: A weighted scoring strategy is a quantitative method of selecting a system. Selecting stakeholders quantify through a system the weight of options and needs. Once vendor bids are obtained, the options are placed in a grid and measured against each other. This method assures an objective selection of the vendor.
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Sometimes called "mercy killing," ________________ is the deliberate causing of someone's death by active or passive means
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Constructivist grounded theory is an approach developed by whom?
A) Charmaz B) Glaser C) Strauss D) Corbin
Jorgio has just found out there is also right-sided and left-sided heart failure. He wants to know what the difference is and how it affects the rest of the body. Compare and contrast right-sided and left-sided heart failure
a. What causes left-sided versus right-sided failure? b. Describe the treatment for both types. Are they similar? c. Which of the two progresses to a more severe prognosis? d. What are the symptoms? e. Does either have compensatory mechanisms?
The nurse is starting preoperative teaching when the client receives a phone call from work. When the nurse resumes teaching, the client is visibly upset. The most therapeutic initial approach is to:
1. Encourage the client to verbalize concerns and feelings, and then do health teaching when the client is able to listen. 2. Tell the client that it is important to focus on the preoperative teaching so that recovery will be faster. 3. Reassure the client that whatever is happening at work can be dealt with in the workplace. 4. Encourage the client to do problem solving.