A patient hospitalized for treatment of a mediastinal malignancy is at risk for developing superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. The nurse would monitor for the development of which signs of this disorder?
1. Headache
2. Distended neck veins
3. Flushed face
4. Decreased pedal pulses
5. Pain in the lower back
1, 2, 3
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One classification system for nursing informatics competencies uses technical, utility, and leadership categories. Leadership competencies involve:
a. maintaining privacy and confidentiality. b. using computers and other technological equipment. c. using a variety of software programs. d. addressing critical thinking applications.
Which of the following is an important element of implementation?
A) Client database B) Critical thinking C) Nursing orders D) Documentation
A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which of the following best illustrates an advanced practice nursing role?
1. A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit 2. A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean sections) 3. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother–baby unit 4. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-risk infants
The nurse researcher is planning a study in which subjects will not be randomly assigned to groups. Which type of design would be appropriate for this study?
a. Nonequivalent control group design b. Posttest only control group design c. Solomon four-group design d. True experimental design