Where do practice theories often emerge from in nursing?
A) Grounded theory research
B) Practice of all healthcare
C) Grand theories
D) Macrotheories
A
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Before administering the third dose of this drug, the nurse reviews the bacterial culture re-port and notes that the causative organism is Escherichia coli. The bacterial sensitivity report is pending. The patient complains of right ankle pain. What will the nurse do? a. Withhold the dose of ciprofloxacin and notify the provider of the patient's symp-toms. b. Instruct the patient to exercise the right foot and ankle to minimize the pain. c. Question the patient about the consump-tion of milk and any other dairy products. d. Request an order to increase this patient's dose of glucocorticoids.
Which client is at greatest risk for hypokalemia?
A. 65-year-old with diabetes mellitus B. 55-year-old with Addison's disease C. 45- year-old with Cushing's disease D. 35-year-old with diabetes insipidus
Diagnosis of heart failure cannot be made by symptoms alone because many disorders share the same symptoms. The most specific and sensitive diagnostic test for heart failure is:
1. Chest x-rays that show cephalization and measure heart size 2. Two-dimensional echocardiograms that identify structural anomalies and cardiac dysfunction 3. Complete blood count, blood urea nitrogen, and serum electrolytes that facilitate staging for end-organ damage 4. Measurement of brain natriuretic peptide to distinguish between systolic and diastolic dysfunction
According to R. N. Lussier, there are content motivation theories and process motivation theories. Which of the following is considered a process motivation theory?
a. Equity theory b. Hierarchy of needs theory c. Existence-relatedness-growth theory d. Hygiene maintenance and motivation factors