Nurses wishing to gain credibility understand that they must possess which of the following characteristics?
a. Caring c. Competence
b. Empathy d. Responsibility
C
To have credibility, nurses must demonstrate professional competence. Even caring, empathetic, and
responsible nurses find themselves in situations where their credibility is questioned.
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A) To treat any undiagnosed infections B) To reduce intestinal bacteria levels C) To reduce bowel motility D) To reduce abdominal distention postoperatively
Which factor significantly contributed to the shift from home births to hospital births in the early 20th century?
a. Puerperal sepsis was identified as a risk factor in labor and delivery. b. Forceps were developed to facilitate difficult births. c. The importance of early parental-infant contact was identified. d. Technologic developments became available to physicians.
Which are changes found in the urinary system as a result of aging?
a. ability to conserve sodium is decreased b. glomerular filtration rate increases c. stress incontinence increases in females d. enlarged prostate by cause frequency or dribbling e. BUN decreases
An important component in medication administration is to assess the client for drug allergies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.