Which basic principle of leadership is being demonstrated when the nurse is caring for a demanding 85-year-old female who is currently hospitalized for a post-operative wound infection? The patient appears depressed, refuses to ambulate as ordered, and will not eat. The nurse requests the chaplain visit, that dietary seek to learn the patient's food preferences, and a PT consult be obtained from
the attending physician.
A) Partnership B) Accountability C) Ownership D) Equity
A
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a. Auscultate the lungs and heart while the infant is still sleeping. b. Examine the infant's hips, because this procedure is uncomfortable. c. Begin with the assessment of the eye, and continue with the remainder of the examination in a head-to-toe approach. d. Wake the infant before beginning any portion of the examination to obtain the most accurate assessment of body systems.
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral feedings. She appropriately delegates the following to the UAP: (Select all that apply.)
a. Verify tube placement b. Perform oral care c. Administer tube feeding d. Obtain vital signs and report results
The nurse is aware that the treatment for frostbite includes: (Select all that apply.)
a. chafing the hands and fingers gently to reestablish circulation. b. immersion of hands and feet in warm wa-ter. c. wrapping hands in mitten-like dressings to retain warmth. d. administering opioids to reduce pain. e. elevating affected limbs.
The endocrine secretions of the pancreas regulate the metabolism of ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).