Which one of the following devices relies on gravity to infuse the solution?
A. syringe pump
B. infusion pump
C. rate controller
D. PCA device
C
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Which of the following represents the correct order of steps for rational decision making?
a. identifying an issue, generating all potential solutions and their consequences, selecting the optimal solution, and implementing the decision b. implementing a decision, identifying an issue, generating possible solutions and their consequences, and selecting the optimal solution c. identifying an issue, generating all potential solutions and their consequences, implementing the decision, and selecting the optimal solution from those implemented d. identifying an issue, selecting the optimal solution, generating possible solutions and their consequences, and implementing a decision
The nurse is caring for a patient who is on Medicare. Because the patient is on Medicare, the nurse is aware that
a. The hospital will be paid for the full cost of the patient's hospitalization. b. Capitation provides the hospital with a means of recovering variable charges. c. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) provide a fixed reimbursement of cost. d. Medicare will pay the national average for the patient's condition.
After 5 years in a state hospital, an adult diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged to the community. This patient now requires persistent direction to accomplish activities of daily living and expects others to provide meals and do laundry
The nurse assesses this behavior as the probable result of: a. side effects of antipsychotic medications. b. dependency caused by institutionalization. c. cognitive deterioration from schizophrenia. d. stress associated with acclimation to the community.
A male client with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about taking an oral antidiabetic agent. Nurse Jack explains that these medications are only effective if the client:
a. prefers to take insulin orally. b. has type 2 diabetes. c. has type 1 diabetes. d. is pregnant and has type 2 diabetes.