How may a nurse demonstrate cultural competence when responding to patients in pain?
A) Treat every patient exactly the same, regardless of culture.
B) Be knowledgeable and skilled in medication administration.
C) Know the action and side effects of all pain medications.
D) Avoid stereotyping responses to pain by patients.
D
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a. endorphins b. purines c. electrons d. peptides
Which of the following statements accurately describe special considerations when flushing PICC devices? Select all that apply
A) Flushing of PICC devices requires the use of syringes no larger than 10 mL volume to avoid excessive pressure. B) Syringes smaller than 10 mL may provide pressures great enough to damage PICC catheter. C) Implanted ports require smaller flush volumes due to volume required to fill the device. D) Groshong devices do not require the use of heparin for flushing. E) Some institutions call for a power flush (rapidly pushing the flush in small amounts). F) Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) has been reported with the use of heparin.
A nurse–manager is preparing a presentation for the organization about the need for nurses to use handheld devices. Which of the following would a nurse–manager use to promote the use of portable handheld devices in the clinical area?
Select all that apply. A) Improved time management B) Fewer patient errors C) Ability to be technologically up-to-date D) Increased confidence in clinical skills E) Change in patient perception of the nurse
The nurse uses a PICOT question to develop an evidence-based change in protocol for a certain nursing procedure
However, to make these changes throughout the entire institution would require more evidence than is available at this time. What is the nurse's best option? a. Conduct a pilot study to investigate findings. b. Drop the idea of making the change at this time. c. Insist that management hire the needed staff to facilitate the change. d. Seek employment in another institution that may have the staff needed.