A patient is started on dipivefrin (Propine). What is the importance of this treatment that should be taught to the patient?
A) Decrease intraocular pressure
B) Constriction of pupils
C) Promote lacrimation
D) Improve visual acuity
A
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A nurse who provides care on a postoperative unit of the hospital has recently admitted a 65-year-old male patient who has just had prostate surgery. Which of the following post-surgical teaching points is most accurate?
A) "Perform the Valsalva maneuver at least twice daily.". B) "Avoid sexual activity for at least one week.". C) "It's important for you to avoid becoming constipated.". D) "Expect to have quite a bit of bright red blood in your urine for the next several days.".
The chief executive nursing officer has discussed implementation of evidence-based practice at hospital-wide nursing meetings. She is leading a team to incorporate evidence-based practice terminology into the vision and mission of the institution
She also is advising the multidiscipli-nary leadership team to incorporate evidence-based practice expectations into the performance appraisals of all staff members. The chief executive nursing officer is modeling: a. continuous quality improvement metho-dology and techniques. b. marketing tactics that will help familiarize the staff with new terminology. c. professional duties for new protocol ac-ceptance throughout the institution. d. strategies for incorporation of evi-dence-based practice into the infrastruc-ture of the organization.
Data integrity is crucial to the success of professional nursing practice. Which of the following phrases identifies its relevance to quality care?
1. Data integrity provides a systematic approach to the care of the patient. 2. The use of authentic data ensures mistakes are avoided. 3. All data entered into the system are accurate. 4. Data integrity is a driving force in treatment decision making.
An older patient takes warfarin (Coumadin). The patient's international normalized ratio (INR) is 1.0. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Nothing; this level is therapeutic. b. Assess the patient's diet history. c. Prepare to administer vitamin K. d. Double the warfarin dose.