The nurse is working through the nursing process with a client. This process is a:
a. linear process used to plan client care.
b. framework for providing nursing care that involves overlapping steps.
c. scientific method for problem solving in nursing.
d. circular process with distinct steps.
ANS: B
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The nurse admitting clients to the critical care unit understands that priority clients for this area are those who need
a. a cleaner environment to prevent nosocomial infections. b. continuous physiologic monitoring. c. frequent vital sign checks. d. private rooms conducive to rest and sleep.
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c. build and repair tissue and supply energy. d. provide energy.