In an emergency, it's not necessary for a verbal order to be signed.
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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a. State Nurse Practice Act b. The facility's Policies and Procedures manual c. The LPN's level of education and experience d. The Joint Commission's goals and criterion e. Client needs and prescribed orders
The nurse identified the members of the planning group for the community health program. The next step the nurse should take is to:
1. Prioritize the issues. 2. Analyze the issue. 3. Develop the program. 4. Start the evaluation.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a strong Christian faith. What is most important for the nurse to determine about the patient's beliefs?
1. Whether the beliefs have been proven by others of the same faith 2. Whether the beliefs have been present for an extended period of time 3. Whether the beliefs seem to be logical and enhance the patient's faith 4. Whether the beliefs seem to interfere with or enhance the patient's growth and well-being
During a recent lecture to a class of anatomy and physiology students, a nursing instructor lectures on stress and adaptive processes
The instructor explains how hypertension and cardiovascular disease can occur over time if a state of chronic arousal develops. In a state of chronic arousal, what can happen within the body? A) Blood pressure decreases. B) Serum glucose levels drop. C) Tumors may develop. D) Infections are diminished.