The repeating of an act over and over again is:
a. An obsession
b. Paranoia
c. Phobia
d. Compulsion
D
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When considering the use of nifedipine in the management of this patient's angina, what consideration should the nurse be aware of? A) The patient is likely to experience an increased effect of the medication. B) This patient will require a higher dose than a patient without this medical history. C) Nifedipine is contraindicated because it is highly hepatotoxic. D) The patient's increased albumin levels will negate the therapeutic effect.
The nurse executive of a for-profit hospital continually works to provide an environment that is better for the nursing staff
Why is this effort so important? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. It is the most cost-effective way to manage a hospital. 2. An environment that is better for nurses is associated with lower mortality rates. 3. Nurses are more satisfied working in an environment that is better for nursing. 4. When the environment is better for nursing, it is also better for other disciplines. 5. Most of the strategies that improve the environment for nursing do not cost anything.
A nurse refers to the Code of Ethics for Nurses or the Public Health Code of Ethics. Which of the following describes why the nurse has referred to this document?
a. To provide answers for ethical dilemmas b. To guide professional practice related to ethics c. To increase moral leadership in ethics d. To find a framework for ethical decision making
A rural community health nurse is acting in the role of a mentor. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely be doing?
A) Providing childbirth classes B) Contacting a specialist for a client C) Collecting immunization data for program development D) Orienting a new rural health nurse to the community