The transferring of authority, responsibility, and freedom to act and the inspiring of self-confidence is known as:
a. actualization.
b. authorization.
c. empowerment.
d. ratification.
C
Empowerment is the transfer of actual power and inspiring self-confidence (Kramer & Schma-lenberg, 1990).
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A nurse auscultates a bruit over the thyroid and knows that this indicates
a. normal function. c. hypoplasia of the thyroid. b. enlargement of the thyroid. d. tumor of the thyroid.
What do the initials BMI stand for?
A. Basal metabolic inhibitor B. Body mass index C. Body's metabolic index D. Basic mass indicator
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a new onset of gastrointestinal bleeding. In which order should the nurse assess this patient?
Choice 1. Identify possible contributing factors, including medications. Choice 2. Obtain vital signs, including orthostatic changes. Choice 3. Place the acutely ill patient on a cardiac monitor and obtain a rhythm strip. Choice 4. Evaluate mental status. Choice 5. Assess peripheral pulse strength, color, temperature, and cap refill of extremities. Choice 6. Obtain oxygen saturation level.
Trendelenburg position is used when the patient goes into shock
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.