The nurse is considering working in a center that performs outpatient surgery. The nurse expects that preparation for working in this setting might involve which of the following?
1. Learning new and special skills to care for operative clients
2. Augmenting vital sign skills
3. Learning how to give IV push medications
4. Learning how to contact insurance companies
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Rationale 1: The nurse in a special one-day surgery center will learn new skills related to caring for the client having surgery on an outpatient basis. The nurse should already have vital sign skills. The LPN/LVN does not give IV push medications in many locations, and likely would not need this particular skill for outpatient surgery centers. The payment status of the client is handled by business office personnel, not by the nurse.
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a. reduced mortality by 50% but increased morbidity. b. significantly reduced the risk of a second myocardial infarction. c. doubled the risk of a second myocardial infarction. d. should be used in all patients who have had an MI regardless of rhythm.
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A) Focusing on each individual member's health problems B) Identifying strengths and problem areas within the family structure C) Educating the sick client methods to maintain independence D) Fostering emotional support for each family member