The goal for a patient with disturbed thought processes is, "The patient will:
a. be safe from injury.".
b. meet basic biological needs.".
c. achieve optimum cognitive functioning.".
d. maintain positive interpersonal relationships.".
C
Achieving optimum cognitive functioning relates directly to the problem of disturbed thought processes. The other options make appropriate short-term goals.
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The chief nursing officer has asked the staff development coordinator to facilitate the develop-ment of a clinical competency program for the facility
While making rounds on the units, the staff development coordinator overhears RN staff complaining that they feel it is insulting to be required to participate in a competency program. Which behavior by the staff development coor-dinator is most appropriate in this situation? a. Disregard staff concerns and continue with development of the program. b. Inform the nurses that this program is a requirement for JCAHO accreditation. c. Schedule a meeting with the chief nurse executive to apprise her of the situation. d. Facilitate a meeting so nurses can articu-late their values and concerns about a competency program.
Applied research seeks to solve a clinical problem in which setting?
a. Controlled b. Laboratory c. Natural d. Simulated
The patient's admitting 12-lead ECG shows wide, M-shaped P waves. Which of the following admitting diagnoses could be responsible for this finding?
a. Mitral stenosis b. Chronic pulmonary disease c. Hypotension d. Pericarditis