The collective bargaining process is governed by ____
a. A group of specially trained employees
b. A percentage of staff employees and supervisors selected by the employer
c. Federal laws
d. The state professional nursing organization
C
The collective bargaining process that encompasses negotiations is governed by federal and state laws, administrative agency regulations, and judicial decisions. Where federal and state laws overlap, federal laws usually prevail (Legal Information Institute, 2007a, b).
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A) Nutritional assessment B) Mental status assessment C) Vital signs D) Cautious hydration
The community health nurse is teaching a group of elderly residents in an assisted care facility about medication use. The nurse will remind the residents that over-the-counter (OTC) medications
a. are not as effective as prescription medications. b. are not recommended for older adults. c. are safer than prescription medications. d. should be reviewed with a provider before taking.
An older adult client is complaining of dry, itching skin. The nurse should assess:
A) how often the client is bathing. B) when the client's last tub bath was. C) what linens they are using. D) when the severe itching occurs.
The nurse is faced with an ethical issue. When assessing the ethical issue, which action should the nurse perform first?
a. Ask, "What is the issue?" b. Identify all possible alternatives. c. Select the best option from a list of alternatives. d. Justify the choice of action or inaction.