When a patient plan of care has been written, it:
1. is continually reviewed and evaluated.
2. must be reviewed by the primary caregiver.
3. remains in effect until the patient is discharged.
4. can only be changed by the initiating nurse.
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The care plan should reflect the current needs of the patient.
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a. identifies a set of EHR proficiencies and benchmarks that EHR systems must meet to be certain that they are functioning to their maximum capacity and meeting this standard allows companies/organizations to qualify for funds to defray cost of the EHR from Medicare. b. refers to training competencies that all users must achieve to be able to access and transfer patient data/information. c. refers to a requirement that at least 50% plus one of all patients have data entered into the EHR. d. the requirement that rigorous confidentiality security is in place to protect all patient information from sources which have no right to the data.
How often, according to American Cancer Society recommendations, should a woman undergo a screening breast examination by a skilled clinician?
A) Every year B) Every 2 years C) Every 3 years D) Every 4 years
The manipulative patient approaches the nurse and says, "I know it's too early to give me my pain medication, but you are the only one who seems to care. Could you give me my pain medi-cation now?" Which response is best?
a. "The charge nurse is very stringent about scheduled medications. She would be very angry with me if I gave you the medica-tion now." b. "I know how it is when you are in pain. I'll give you your medication early." c. "Your medication is due in 2 hours. I will be glad to give it to you on schedule." d. "It makes me feel good to know you are appreciative of our care. Here is your me-dication."
The nurse will often display empathy in communication with patients. Which of the following responses by the nurse best conveys empathy?
a. "Good morning. How did you sleep last night?" b. "I can understand your concern about learning to inject yourself." c. "Do you mean you would like to talk to the new family nurse practitioner?" d. "Can you describe what the pain in your abdomen feels like?"