As the nurse entered the house of an elderly couple and was invited to sit, three cats rubbed against the nurse's legs. Which of the following would be the most appropriate comment for the nurse to make?
a. "Are these cats hungry? Or do they want something else?"
b. "Cats can really cause health problems. Would you like me to call the animal shelter for you?"
c. "Would you like to introduce me to your cats?"
d. "Would you please lock up your cats until we're done?"
ANS: C
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a. indirect Coombs' test. b. hemolytic test. c. Rh antibody test. d. direct Coombs' test.
Which option most closely demonstrates the concept of shared governance in a health care organization?
1. The nurse makes the decision to increase the frequency of output measurement on a postoperative client. 2. The nurse complains to a co-worker that there is not enough staff on duty for the patient acuity this shift. 3. The nurse is asked to serve on one of the strategic planning committees of the hospital. 4. The nurse is asked to be chairperson of a fundraising committee.
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1. draw up the insulins in two separate syringes so that there can be no confusion. 2. draw up the regular insulin before drawing up the NPH insulin. 3. inject air into the NPH insulin, draw it up to 35 U, then inject air into the clear regular insulin and withdraw to 45 U. 4. inject 35 U air into the NPH insulin, inject 10 U air into the regular insulin, with-draw 10 U of the regular insulin, and withdraw 35 U of the NPH insulin.
The nurse plans to schedule a client for chorionic villi sampling. Which time would be most appropriate?
a. 7th week c. 16th week b. 10th week d. 20th week