Making the decision to administer pain medication for one patient while waiting for a physician to call back about another patient and simultaneously grabbing box of gloves for a third patient is an example of
A. A simple process
B. Cognitive stacking
C. A nurse who is disorganized
D. None of the above
ANS: B
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a. placed in a sealed envelope in the bedside table. b. given to hospital security. c. locked in the narcotic cupboard. d. placed in the hospital safe.
The patient has cirrhosis of the liver and an albumin/globulin ratio of 0.9 g/dL. The normal ratio is 1.2 to 2.2 g/dL. In collecting objective data for her, the nurse would probably note which outstanding clinical sign?
a. Jaundice b. Edema c. Pruritus d. Pallor
A patient asks to see his chart. What should you do?
a. Give it to him. b. Tell the nurse. c. Tell the doctor. d. Make a copy for him.