When evaluating the pros and cons of mandatory regulation of RN-to-client ratios, which statement most accurately reflects the beliefs of the critics?
A) Such ratios protect the most basic elements consumers take for granted.
B) Implementing ratios will improve the nursing shortage over the short term.
C) Mandatory staffing will lead to a reduction in hospital services.
D) Mandatory staffing ratios create significant opportunity costs that encourage employers to respond to market forces.
C
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A diagnosis of rheumatic fever is being ruled out for a child. The parents cannot remember the child having a recent streptococcal infection. Which lab test would confirm a recent streptococcal infection?
1. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 2. Throat culture 3. C-reactive protein 4. Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) titer
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of "Noncompliance with medication regimen related to a belief that God will heal her and that it would show a lack of faith to take the medications."
The nurse and a clergyman have spent some time discussing spiritual and treatment issues with the patient. Which of the following would indicate that progress is being made toward achieving compliance with health care therapy? (Choose all that apply.) The patient says: 1) "I will try to pray more often for stronger faith that God will heal me." 2) "Let me think about it until tomorrow; I may see my way to taking those pills then." 3) "You know, I've known some very holy people who were not cured by God." 4) "There is no confusion in my mind as to the right thing for me to do."
The nurse encourages the patient to use the four-point crutch gait technique. This technique is most likely indicated because it:
a. allows non–weight bearing on one leg. b. is the most stable gait. c. mimics normal walking pattern. d. allows the most rapid pace.
Which maternal factor is most predictive of whether an infant will receive inoculations?
a. Mother has family support b. Mother is divorced c. Mother received prenatal care d. Mother uses drugs