A nurse with an associate degree in nursing is interested in obtaining more education but is unsure if it is wiser to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing or to pursue certification
The answers to which questions would assist the nurse in making a decision? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Am I interested in nursing management?
2. Which goal can be accomplished at the least expense?
3. Do I want to go to graduate school?
4. What are my future options in my current position?
5. Is either option available online?
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The nurse should determine interests prior to deciding which degree to pursue.
Rationale 2: The expense it will take to achieve the goal should not be the primary factor determining which one to choose.
Rationale 3: The nurse should think about future educational goals when deciding upon a degree.
Rationale 4: The nurse should identify current advancement possibilities when considering further education.
Rationale 5: Online education is available for many degrees and certifications. This information may make the decision clearer.
Global Rationale:
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A) Instituting nursing interventions B) Identifying treatment protocols C) Identifying substance abuse problems D) Directing treatment protocols E) Need for referrals
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When asked about the client's religion, the client says, "I am an Armstrongian. It means that if I obey all of God's rules, I will be born again and join God's family in heaven.". The nurse concludes that the client is experiencing a religious delusion. Was the nurse correct in this assumption? A) No, because the religion is too well thought out to be a product of the client's mind and imagination. B) Yes, because the client is talking about religion too much. C) No, because not enough assessment data has been gathered to draw the conclusion. D) Yes, because the client's statement about being born again suggests that the client is thinking about suicide.
You need to wear gloves, a gown, and a mask. Which do you put on first?
a. The gloves. b. The gown. c. The mask. d. It does not matter.