In writing a scholarly paper, a good habit for nurses to develop is to
a. write daily for a minimum of 15-30 minutes.
b. ask colleagues many relevant questions.
c. read a lot of professional journals.
d. partner with a university researcher with expertise on the chosen topic.
a. write daily for a minimum of 15-30 minutes.
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An appropriate goal for the patient who is postoperative day one from a hip fracture with the nursing diagnosis Impaired physical mobility is:
a. the patient will interact with others. b. the patient will ambulate to the bathroom with assistance. c. the patient will have no skin breakdown. d. the patient will have a physical therapy consult.
A nurse executive has requested that additional budgetary funds be allocated to support staff seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing or specialty certification
Which information should this executive provide during discussions of this funding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Research shows no correlation between an increased number of BSN prepared nurses and increased nursing salaries." 2. "Nurse specialty certification has been shown to lower patient mortality." 3. "If our nursing staff is educated at a higher level and are certified we will see fewer lawsuits for negligence and malpractice." 4. Higher failure-to-rescue rates 5. "Education at the BSN level, when coupled with specialty certification, has been shown to reduce adverse patient outcomes."
Based on accepted standards of care for documentation, identify the element that the nurse should avoid placing in the client's medical record
a. Blank spaces between the lines for late entries b. Date and time on all entries c. Observation about the client's behaviors d. Direct quotes from the family
Which vessels are involved in passing food and oxygen to the cells?
a. Arteries b. Capillaries c. Veins d. Venules