Technological advances have eliminated the occurrence of medication errors. _____
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: False
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A) Ask the family what they want to be done for the client. B) Withhold all care until the client dies. C) Contact the physician for orders to control the client's breathing. D) Provide the client with pain medication as ordered.
When the daughter of a family describes herself as playing the part of the sweet little girl to get her
own way, the nurse can make the assessment that the daughter is using a dysfunctional strategy called a. placation. b. distraction. c. blaming. d. manipulation.
A patient reports using information on the Internet to research a health problem. What should the nurse use to determine if the site is providing quality information? Select all that apply.
A) Who is in charge of the website? B) Where does the information come from? C) Does the site avoid unbelievable claims? D) Does the site ask for personal information? E) Do experts review the information on the site?
A nursing instructor is educating a class of nursing students about effective communication. The nursing instructor teaches that which of the following is true about effective communication? Select all that apply
1. It is essential in proper documentation practices. 2. It is the foundation of nurse–patient relationships. 3. It helps establish proper transfer of health-care information. 4. It is something that nurses often feel prepared to do in clinical situations. 5. It is a key element when reporting information to other health-care members.