Managing and leading nursing staff through difficult times can be accomplished through implementation of:
a. Institute of Medicine Coalitions.
b. health care reform.
c. the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
d. Healthy Work Environment (HWE) stan-dards.
D
According to the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, HWE standards should be put into place in order to assist organizations in managing and leading nursing staff through difficult and stressful times.
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A. Remaining quiet and recognizing the importance of nonverbal communication to seek information B. Asking detailed questions regarding the presenting symptoms C. Asking indirect questions about the reason for seeking health care D. Ensuring that no one beyond the medical provider and the client discuss what has brought the client to seek care
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a. the diaphragm moves down. b. the negative pressure of the lung converts to positive pressure. c. muscles contract, pulling the rib cage down. d. bronchi enlarge.
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1. Clean and dress the wounds as soon as initial assessment is completed. 2. Dispose of bloody clothing in a biohazard bag. 3. Change gloves often during patient care. 4. Keep evidence in the patient's room until it is released to authorities.