Which is the top priority for nurses during the perioperative period?
a. Patient teaching
b. Patient diagnostic testing
c. Patient safety
d. Patient care documentation
Answer: c. Patient safety
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The training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for a research project will affect the ultimate outcome of the study by doing what?
a. Reducing risks to human subjects b. Reducing cost of data collection c. Increasing consistency in data collection d. Increasing risk of introducing researcher bias into the study
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention when writing a care plan for a pregnant woman and using the nursing diagnosis "Readiness for enhanced family coping due to new role?"
A) Help the patient move toward an enriching lifestyle B) Educate the patient about nutrition and overeating, exercise, and stress management techniques C) Provide breast-feeding support D) Assess the structure, resources, and coping abilities of the family
Passive range-of-motion exercises are done:
a. By the person b. By a health team member c. By the person with your help d. With a trapeze
The nurse on an oncology unit is providing care to a male patient recently diagnosed with prostate cancer
He is to begin treatment with leuprolide (Lupron). The nurse would expect which of the following complications with this therapy? (Select all that apply.) a. Increased libido b. Decreased muscle mass c. Increased adipose mass d. Osteoporosis