Which of the following can the nurse do to work with other nurses regarding patient care issues and outcomes?
a. Hold a staff meeting
b. Attend an alumni organization educational program
c. Complete an on-line continuing education offering
d. Join a professional organization
D
Professional organizations are composed of members engaged in the same professional pursuit and who often have the same goals and concerns. Sometimes, political action teams are developed within these organizations to analyze or address a particular health policy issue or concern.
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1. "I must not get so bogged down in details that I lose focus on the ultimate goal." 2. "As we go through this process, I think I need to be flexible but persistent." 3. "Those who are resistant will probably accept it sooner or later with my support." 4. "I think the implementation will go much better if I stay available the whole time."
A patient diagnosed with gonorrhea has not been adhering to the prescribed medication regimen
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In order to provide effective nursing care, the nurse should engage in what type of communication with the patient and significant others?
A) Interpersonal communication B) Intrapersonal communication C) Meta-communication D) Therapeutic communication
Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed antianginal therapy?
A. The prescriptions increase the heart rate. B. The prescriptions dilate the veins so that the heart receives less blood. C. The prescriptions cause the heart to contract with less force. D. The prescriptions increase blood pressure. E. The prescriptions increase the ability of the body to produce red blood cells.