The ambulatory care center nurse assures a dubious client that she has been certified as an ambulatory nurse by
a. application to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
b. membership in the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
c. passing a specialized examination.
d. working as an ambulatory care nurse for 5 years.
C
Ambulatory care nurses may be certified by passing a practice-specific examination. To qualify for the examination, nurses must have worked in ambulatory care for a certain minimum number of hours. The first two options involve agency-accrediting organizations.
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A. The ligament is only stretched and the affected joint is stable. B. The patient cannot bear weight or use the extremity. C. There is severe pain over the joint, making an exam difficult. D. There is full range of motion and weight bearing. E. Sprains and strains are unusual in a child this age.
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a. Ask the patient whether he or she has received the annual influenza vaccination. b. Ask the patient how much the cough is interfering with sleep or other activities. c. Document the report as the only action. d. Notify the prescriber immediately.
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A) Constipation B) Perceived constipation C) Risk of constipation D) Bowel incontinence
The U.S. Department of Commerce collects data, especially concerning
A. The health of businesses in America. B. The locations of all hospitals and clinics. C. The value of property in each county and state. D. Which areas of the country are fastest growing.