The nurse uses information to make decisions using critical thinking. The nurse gains reliable information through:
A) questioning and inference. B) research and observation. C) questioning and assumptions. D) interpretation and assumptions.
B
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While conducting a physical assessment, you note that the patient's breathing is rapid and shallow. This type of breathing pattern is known as
a. hyperventilation. c. obstructive breathing. b. tachypnea. d. bradypnea.
Upon admission, the nurse notes that a patient without family members present has a billfold filled with cash. Where can the nurse suggest the money be placed?
a. In a sealed envelope in the bedside table b. In the care of hospital security c. Locked in the narcotic cupboard d. In the hospital safe
A nurse wants to implement a change in the work environment. Which of the following actions would be the most important thing to do?
a. Ask for suggestions from peers working in other institutions. b. Explain to coworkers how a different plan would work better. c. Seek input from coworkers from the be-ginning. d. Incorporate all suggestions into the plan before implementing.
Which of the following is essential for diagnosing thyroid cancer?
a. Fine needle aspiration b. Thyroid ultrasound c. Computed tomography (CT) scan d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)