The LPN informs the RN that the patient is short of breath with labored breathing and is not responding to interventions. What role is the nurse performing
1. Consultant
2. Advocate
3. Educator
4. Counselor
The LPN works in the role of the consultant by communicating patient assessments to the RN and by working to understand health issues as demonstrated in this scenario.
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Which actions diminish the image of power for nurses? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Wearing a crisp, clean uniform 2. Addressing colleagues in endearing terms 3. Using power plays to achieve goals 4. Aggressively advocating for clients 5. Accepting orders without question
Discharge planning begins for an elderly patient hospitalized for 2 weeks with major depression. The patient needs ongoing assessment, socialization opportunities, and education about medication and relapse prevention
The patient lives with a daughter, who works during the week. Select the best referral for this patient. a. Behavioral health home care b. A skilled nursing facility c. Partial hospitalization d. A halfway house
A researcher notes a reliability score of 0.75 between two observers in a clinical drug trial evaluating whether the drug decreases anxiety. This score means that
a. there is 25% random error. b. there is 75% random error. c. this is an acceptable measure of reliability. d. this measurement tool is not reliable.
A client has been recently admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which intervention should the nurse plan to use to reduce the client's focus on delusional thinking?
A. Present evidence that supports the reality of the situation B. Focus on feelings suggested by the delusion C. Address the delusion with logical explanations D. Explore reasons why the client has the delusion