What factors influenced the physician's decision to transport D.H. from a smaller hospital to
a tertiary care center?
What will be an ideal response?
His history of kidney transplant, immunosuppression, and type 2 DM puts him at higher risk
for experiencing an adverse outcome. With meningitis, he will be at increased risk for increased
intracranial pressure; the physician likely believed that D.H.'s chances of survival would be improved
with the advantage of the resources at a large tertiary referral center.
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She speaks with Nathan and asks him if he would lead investigation of software applications on the unit. This is an example of: a. Opportunity. b. Delegation. c. Role negotiation. d. Role transition.
Which change that occurs with aging is responsible for graying of hair color?
1) Decrease in melanocytes 2) Decreased hair follicle density 3) Decreased blood supply to hair 4) Increased lipid deposits
The nurse educator is describing the process by which drugs are transported after they have been absorbed or administered directly into the bloodstream. Which response by the student indicates understanding of the process?
1. This process is metabolism. 2. This process is administration. 3. This process is excretion. 4. This process is distribution.
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a. Need for provision of a staff development budget b. Need for better availability of supplies and equipment on the unit c. Need for clarification of current organizational goals d. Need for technical and professional training