The nursing manager of a general medical-surgical unit in a large hospital has gathered data reflecting the average length of time that it takes to provide nursing care to broad categories of client groups with typical characteristics
The nursing manager will most likely use the patient classification data he collected to ____. a. Avoid management layoffs
b. Change professional nursing roles
c. Obtain staffing reimbursement
d. Staff his nursing unit appropriately
D
Overall, patient classification systems attempt to identify condition severity that can approximate workload and become the basis for staffing and budgeting.
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A) taking the medication along with a calcium supplement at the same time. B) taking the medication with breakfast. C) remaining upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication. D) taking the medication with 8 ounces of milk.
The nurse is preparing to administer a patient's scheduled dose of Novolin 70/30 . When administering this dose of insulin, the nurse should:
A) Ensure that the insulin is not given near a previous injection site B) Aspirate before injecting the insulin into the patient's subcutaneous tissue C) Massage the injection site gently for 10 to 15 seconds after administration D) Use a 3 mL syringe with a 24 gauge, - to -inch needle
Which comment about relationships would be most characteristic of a patient with antisocial personality disorder?
a. "The only reason for interacting is to take advantage of others.". b. "‘Live and let live' is as good a philosophy as any to live by.". c. "I've always found that ‘help one another' is a good policy.". d. "I'll be your doormat. Feel free to take advantage of me.".
An unexpected outcome that the nurse is alert for when caring for a client on peritoneal dialysis is a:
A. Positive fluid balance B. Decrease in body weight C. Decrease in abdominal girth D. Fluid return that is clear and slightly yellow