According to the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, which drug event committed by nurses has the highest percentage of error to the elderly?
A) inadequate monitoring
B) drug—drug interaction
C) preparation error
D) missed dose
D
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A nurse is providing care for a female patient who is Hispanic
The care team is discussing the patient's nutritional status and one of the nurse's colleagues states, "I suppose we should try to get her some tacos or burritos since that's what she's probably used to." How should the nurse best interpret the colleague's statement? A) The colleague may have stereotypical views of Hispanics. B) The colleague is exemplifying the process of acculturation. C) The colleague is aware of the dietary characteristics of Hispanic culture. D) The colleague may harbor resentment against Hispanics.
A nurse expects that the blood pressure will increase in the patient who
1. Avoids caffeine, nicotine, and a sedentary lifestyle. 2. Is in top physical condition. 3. Has an increased blood volume, as happens during pregnancy. 4. Has a history of hypotension.
Which of the following statements is an example of a null hypothesis?
A) There is a positive relationship between variable A and variable B. B) Variable A is responsible for the change in variable B. C) An increase in variable A causes a decrease in variable B. D) There is no relationship between variable A and variable B.
A cancer survivor patient has anxiety and depression. Which therapies should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Keep information to a minimum with health care providers. b. Teach the use of problem-oriented coping processes. c. Encourage the use of social support systems. d. Use cognitive behavioral interventions. e. Schedule exercise when convenient.