The nurse is using the Braden Scale to determine a client's risk for developing a pressure ulcer. Which of the following areas are assessed with this scale?
1. Home environment
2. Finances
3. Medications
4. Friction and shear
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The Braden Scale is used to assess a client's risk for developing a pressure ulcer. This scale assesses the areas of sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction and shear. Home environment, finances, and medications are not assessed with the use of this scale.
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A) Perform certain non-nursing duties in addition to traditional nursing duties B) Adopt a work schedule that deviates from the normal shift rotation at the hospital C) Orientate new graduates and nursing students to the hospital D) Retire with full benefits at an earlier date than a nurse who is not cross-trained
Recommendations for obtaining and maintaining the patient's cooperation include all of the following, EXCEPT
a. answering questions in terms the patient will understand. b. discussing and validating findings with the patient. c. reassuring the patient that all is fine. d. putting the patient at ease.
Which contemporary leadership theory is based on two types of leaders in management; leaders who are visionary and leaders who are concerned with day-to-day operations?
A) Situational leadership theory B) Charismatic leadership C) Transactional and transformational leadership D) Visionary leadership
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a. "The agency requires such forms to document personnel time." b. "The information serves as data for duplicating the screening in the future." c. "You may wish to keep these data so that they are available for needed follow-up." d. "The form is needed for student education; the data are collated to determine community-wide needs." e. "Consent is needed before any tests, particularly invasive ones, are administered." f. "The data are used for program evaluation so that more such screenings may be available."