Identify a valuable source of information about political issues that affect the profession of nursing
a. The American Nurse
b. Nursing 2003
c. Davis Drug Guide
d. Nursing Now
A
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a. Length of the resident's stay in the acute care facility b. Availability of disposition options before the transfer c. Presence of familiar people throughout the transfer d. Tour of the new facility shortly after transfer
The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV medications. After infusing an IV antibiotic, the nurse assesses the IV site and finds it to be red and edematous, and the client is complaining of pain at the site
Which would the nurse document in the nursing notes regarding the infiltration? Select all that apply. 1. Incident report 2. Health care provider notification and any orders received 3. Amount of fluid infused per shift on the intake and output record 4. Size and location of erythematous area 5. Actions taken to correct the problem
A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of overwhelming anxiety. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to assess?
A. Risk for suicide B. Cardiac status C. Current stressors D. Substance use history
________ produce a calming effect and decrease nervousness and excitability.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).