The four phases of scientific development are
a. theory development, research, benchmarking, and publication.
b. research, evaluation, dissemination, and presentation.
c. protocol development, research, presentation, and application.
d. theory development, research, dissemination, and application.
d. theory development, research, dissemination, and application.
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A nurse coordinates care for a client with a wet plaster cast. Which statement should the nurse include when delegating care for this client to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. "Assess distal pulses for potential compartment syndrome." b. "Turn the client every 3 to 4 hours to promote cast drying." c. "Use a cloth-covered pillow to elevate the client's leg." d. "Handle the cast with your fingertips to prevent indentations."
A community health nurse arrives at a family's home. Which of the following behaviors by the nurse would be nontherapeutic?
A) Maintaining eye contact with the family members B) Continuously paging through paperwork for information C) Sitting on the furniture near the family members D) Placing car keys in the nurse's carry-all bag
A client is admitted to the hospital with severe vomiting and is diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis. The nurse anticipates that the laboratory value that would support this diagnosis is
a. arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) of 30 mm Hg.Q b. arterial pH of 7.30. c. serum calcium level of 9.0 mEq/L. d. serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L.
What site for taking body temperature with a glass thermometer is contraindicated in patients who are unconscious?
A) rectal B) tympanic C) oral D) axillary