The ______ ______, or bolus dose, is given to achieve a therapeutic blood level of heparin
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A human resources (HR) director has brought to a nurse director?s attention a high turnover rate for their department
The nurse director informs the HR director that the department has experienced several staff with personal issues that have caused them stress. The director informs the HR director it is a coincidence. The HR director informs the CNO (chief nurse officer) of the turnover rate and discussion with the nurse manager. Which action would be appropriate by the CNO? 1. Investigate the matter with current nursing staff and those who have left the organization. 2. Call the nurse director and inquire as to why turnover rate is high. 3. Discuss the matter with other nursing directors. 4. Discuss the matter with the CEO (chief executive officer).
During a health history the nurse becomes concerned that a male patient is at risk for cancer of the reproductive organs. What genetic information about this patient caused the nurse's concern?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient's mother has arthritis. 2. The patient's father had prostate cancer. 3. The patient's brother was treated for testicular cancer. 4. The patient was treated for cryptorchidism as a young child. 5. The patient's uncle has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
A district nurse working with William Rathbone was visiting homes of persons suffering from contagious disease. Which of the following nursing interventions probably would have been implemented?
a. Providing information to family members without providing direct care b. Assessing the client who was suffering from the disease c. Donating money, food, bedding, and supplies to the families of the ill person d. Referring the client and family to community resources
A practitioner has ordered you to discharge Mr. Jones from the hospital, despite a new temperature of 102.0°F (38.8°C). The practitioner refuses to talk with you about the patient. In this situation, which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
A. Administer an antipyretic medication, and discharge the patient. B. Discharge the patient with instructions to call 911 if he has any problems. C. Do not discharge the patient until you have discussed the matter with your nursing manager and are satisfied regarding patient safety. D. Discharge the patient, and tell the patient to take Tylenol when he gets home.