A nurse would like to advocate for a modification of the state's nursing practice act and believes the best strategy is to contact the persons with authority to write and change this statutory law. Whom should the nurse contact?
1. State board of nursing
2. State governor
3. State legislature
4. State nursing association
3
Rationale: State boards of nursing are involved in the implementation and enforcement of the nurse practice act but not charged with writing the law.
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a. Give him an ice cube to suck on. b. Have him wash his mouth out with peroxide and water. c. Wrap the tooth in a clean tissue. d. Wash off the tooth and place it in a container of milk.
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1. Tell the other students that they are being mean and then leave the table. 2. Shame the students for being so uncaring and cruel. 3. Ask the other students why they think the instructor is so picky. 4. Laugh and tell a story of a personal reprimand received from the instructor.
A client, who was adopted at birth, recently discovers that Huntington's disease is prevalent in the biological family history. How can the nurse best assist the client in dealing with personal fears?
A) Provide information of the progression of the disease. B) Encourage client to verbalize fears. C) Explain that inherited risk is 50%. D) Offer genetic testing.
Which of the following physical examination findings in the lower extremities would be expected with this disease?
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