A patient has been diagnosed with organic brain pathology. He is presenting with signs and symptoms of total or partial loss of the ability to recognize familiar objects or people through sensory stimulation. This condition is called
a. apraxia.
b. agnosia.
c. aphasia.
d. dysphagia.
B
Agnosia is a total or partial loss of the ability to recognize familiar objects or people through sensory stimuli as a result of organic brain damage.
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A. Few policies or practices. B. Consistent operation. C. Flexibility. D. Promotion of creativity.
A patient had an acute intravascular hemolytic reaction to a blood transfusion. After discontinu-ing the blood transfusion, what is the nurse's next action?
a. Run normal saline through the existing tubing. b. Start normal saline at TKO rate using new tubing. c. Discontinue the IV catheter. d. Return the blood to the blood bank.
A group of registered nurses who provide care in the operating room (OR) is vehemently opposed to a role for unlicensed care providers in the OR despite the existence of valid and reliable evidence to support such a change. How should the nursing leadership best address this resistance?
A) Clearly presenting the benefits of the proposed change
B) Allowing unlicensed care providers to present their perceived attributes to the RNs
C) Implementing the change and allowing the benefits to become apparent
D) Listening to the concerns of the RNs and creating a dialogue