The nurse educator explains to the nursing student that an evidence-based practice (EBP) guideline is:
a. a guideline for assessing practice.
b. a descriptive tool for identifying specified care in unique situations.
c. a standardized specification for care of a typical patient in the typical situation.
d. used in medical credentialing.
C
In evidence-based practice, guidelines are standardized tools or specifications of how care should be
delivered, and they are used to guide practice treatment and intervention.
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1. Tell the parent he will ask the doctor to come and talk with her. 2. Inform the parent she will be asked to leave if she continues this behavior. 3. Tell the parent her behavior will upset the patient. 4. Inform the parent of any change in the child's condition in a timely manner.
It is important that the nurse communicates effectively when caring for older adult clients. Which of the following guidelines promote effective communication?
A) avoiding periods of silence while communicating B) changing the subject if the nurse begins to feel emotional about a subject C) speaking loudly because most older clients are hard of hearing D) asking for clarification if what the client is trying to say is not understandable
The most common source of legal liability for nurse managers is a(n) ____
a. Medical malpractice suit b. Organizational nursing issue c. Tort d. Vicarious liability
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1. Elevated serum pH 2. Decreased serum potassium 3. Increased seizure frequency 4. Nausea and dizziness