During a unit meeting, you notice that Vivian listens attentively when Mary is speaking and offers support and advice when Mary presents ideas to the group. You are surprised because Vi-vian has often confided that she does not like Mary
Vivian's behavior is best described as: a. Insincere.
b. Networking.
c. Politically sophisticated.
d. Collegial.
D
Collegial behavior requires respect, not friendship.
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a. composed of husband, wife, and their immediate children who may be naturally conceived or adopted. b. usually members of a nuclear family and other blood-related people such as grandparents. c. a combination of two divorced families through remarriage that may include stepchildren or half children. d. people living together who are united by significant emotional bonds.
The nurse would explain to a client that the most common site for MI is the
a. anterior wall of the left ventricle. b. anterior wall of the right ventricle. c. inferior (diaphragmatic) surface. d. posterior wall of the left ventricle.
The nurse is caring for a gentleman who has dry skin. When the following interventions are compared, which would be most appropriate for this patient?
a. Limiting the frequency of bathing b. Using a fat-free soap for washing c. Using warm water and moisturizers d. Bathing with hot water to increase blood flow
The nurse is assessing a female client who has been taking chlorpromazine. Which should the nurse include in the assessment?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Ask the client if she is taking any herbal medicine. B. Obtain a lipid profile. C. Ask the client questions regarding amount of alcohol intake. D. Determine the date of her last menstrual period. E. Assess thyroid function with laboratory work.