Recommendations for career success from experienced nurses include which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Find a mentor.
B. Recognize that health-care is a business.
C. Communicate effectively.
D. Do not take risks in the workplace.
E. Refuse to work overtime.
ANS: A, B, C
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The nurse is educating the family to care for a patient at home with cognitive alterations. Which statement by the family indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should keep the home free of scissors." b. "I should minimize the number of visitors." c. "I should use push-button door locks." d. "24-hour supervision may become necessary."
A patient who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer wants to have children. Which type of treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed first for this patient?
1. chemotherapy 2. radiation therapy 3. surgery to remove one ovary 4. hormone replacement therapy
A person who is neither a licensed practical nurse (LPN) nor a nursing student has enrolled for membership in the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN). What is the main purpose of NFLPN of which the person should be aware?
A) It legally represents the client's interests. B) It provides an international accreditation process. C) It establishes standards of accreditation for nursing education. D) It interprets the role and function of the LPN/LVN.
Nursing diagnoses meet specific criteria so they accurately reflect both the client's problem and the possible etiology involved. Which one of the following statements is an example of an ap-propriately written nursing diagnosis?
a. Acute pain related to left mastectomy b. Impaired gas exchange related to altered blood gases c. Anxiety related to uncertainty over surgery d. Need for high protein diet related to alteration in nutrition