The measurement of NCH/PPD will provide what information?
A) The acuity level of the patients on a particular unit in a 24-hour time span
B) The total number of hours worked by nursing personnel on a particular unit in a 24-hour time span divided by the patient census
C) The specific amount of money spent on staffing during a 24-hour period
D) The quality of nursing care that was provided on a particular unit in a 24-hour time span
B
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1. The infant will need to be observed for meconium aspiration. 2. Facial edema and head molding will subside in a few days. 3. The infant will have prophylactic antibiotics. 4. Breastfeeding will need to be delayed for a day or two.
250mL NS with 15,000 units of heparin is to infuse via pump at 330 units/hr. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr
What will be an ideal response?
An expectant couple desire to determine their compatibility with a care provider. They ask the nurse for assistance. Which question should be addressed first?
1. "Can my children attend the birth?" 2. "If I have a cesarean birth, can my husband attend?" 3. "What is your philosophy of birth?" 4. "What percentage of your patients have episiotomies?"
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The chapter suggests a number of ways to achieve self-care. The chapter says: a. Take a leave of absence from the care-giving environment. b. Consider changing work settings/sites to one with a more congenial practice environment. c. Take courses in holistic nursing and integrated models of practice. d. Pursue a vegan diet and yoga.