The nurse is a member of a committee that is studying the frequency of medication errors. Other committee members include a health care provider, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, and nurse manager
The nurse is most likely participating in which specific type of quality process? 1. Total quality management
2. Continuous quality improvement
3. Quality improvement
4. Quality assurance
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Rationale 1: Total quality management is a way to ensure customer satisfaction by involving all employees in the improvement of the quality of every product or service.
Rationale 2: Continuous quality improvement is the process of improving a system by using multidisciplinary teams to analyze the system, collect measurements, and propose changes.
Rationale 3: Quality improvement programs are large programs that focus on accountability to the payer and consumer.
Rationale 4: Quality assurance refers to an organization's efforts to provide services that follow professional standards and guarantee or ensure quality of care.
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A 56-year-old male has a blood pressure reading of 146/96 mm Hg. Upon hearing the reading, he exclaims, "My pressure has never been this high. Will I need to take medication to reduce it?" Which of the following responses by the nurse would be b
A) "Yes, hypertension is prevalent among males; it's fortunate we caught this during your routine examination." B) "We'll need to reevaluate your blood pressure because your age places you at high risk for hypertension." C) "A single elevated blood pressure doesn't confirm hypertension. You'll need to have your blood pressure reassessed several times before a diagnosis can be made." D) "You have no need to worry. Your pressure is probably elevated because you're in the doctor's office."
A patient with acne rosacea is sensitive about the facial erythema and telangiectases. The nurse recommends that she:
a. drink 4 ounces of wine a day for vasodila-tion. b. cease smoking. c. avoid direct sunlight. d. forgo coffee and tea.
The nurse asks the client, "Do you have any religious beliefs that are important to you?" Which of the functional health patterns is this addressing?
1. value-belief pattern 2. role-relationship pattern 3. spiritual-cultural pattern 4. perception-maintenance pattern
A client receiving intravenous therapy is experiencing circulatory overload. Which of the following nursing actions is correct?
A. Slow the infusion rate. B. Elevate the client's head. C. Contact the physician. D. All of the above