When delivering and providing urgent information, which of the following is considered the primary tool?
a. e-mail message c. fax
b. text message d. telephone
D
While some healthcare providers may be comfortable receiving important patient information such as elevated electrolyte blood levels via e-mail or text message, the primary tool for communicating urgent information is still the telephone.
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The nurse follows which of the following guidelines for writing expected outcomes? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Ensure that the expected outcomes are compatible with therapies of other professionals. 2. Combining goals with multiple nursing diagnoses saves time. 3. Avoid statements that start with permit or enable. 4. Use observable, measurable terms. 5. Determine goals based on nurses' values and client health concerns.
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client recovering from a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following should be included the instructions for this client?
1. Resume normal activity level 2. Limit the use of over-the-counter medications 3. Symptoms of recurrence 4. Diet to include green leafy vegetables
Drugs used to lower serum cholesterol levels may decrease absorption of
a. minerals. b. amino acids. c. fat-soluble vitamins. d. water-soluble vitamins.
An assessment used to observe and monitor systems related complications is called a:
a. focused assessment. b. physical assessment. c. health assessment. d. none of the above.