The nurse is preparing to measure a client's pulse. Which of the following are appropriate to use?(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Thumb and index finger
2. Stethoscope
3. Three middle fingers
4. Doppler ultrasound stethoscope
5. Two last fingers
2,3,4
Rationale: The thumb is not
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A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to the nurse managers. The managers have met maximum resistance when attempting to gain support for the change
Which options reflect valid strategies for the nurse managers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Meet with the supervisor and discuss modification of the proposed change. 2. Slow down the change process. 3. Meet with the supervisor and suggest abandoning the change. 4. Work together to identify strategies to overcome resistance. 5. Proceed with the change.
The nursery nurse is implementing phototherapy for the jaundiced infant. The nurse explains that the phototherapy:
a. is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 5 mg/dL. b. converts bilirubin to a water-soluble form to be excreted in the urine. c. changes bilirubin to a bile salt to be excreted through the bowel. d. requires eye patches to remain in place 24 hours a day.
The nurse observes that the patient is using intercostal muscles for breathing. Adult males normally use which muscles for breathing?
1) Sternocleidomastoid 2) Thoracic 3) Abdominal 4) Cervical
What intervention would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use when trying to develop community partnerships?
a. Involve only the community residents. b. Use nurses as the source of information and leadership. c. Rely on the power of local officials. d. Include a variety of disciplines.