A nurse paged the attending physician because a postmastectomy patient became somewhat agitated and tachypneic in recent hours. Despite other nurses' assertions that the patient was simply experiencing some anxiety, the nurse suspected a more serious etiology. The physician prescribed a single dose of a benzodiazepine, which was largely ineffective. Due to the nurse's persistence, diagnostics were performed, leading to a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following did the nurse exhibit?

Which of these terms describes the developmental task of pregnancy that occurs as the mother incorporates the growing fetus into her body image?

a. fetal distinction c. pregnancy validation b. fetal embodiment d. role transition

The ability to continue the employment of qualified individuals, that is, nurses and/or other health care providers/associates who might otherwise leave the organization is called:

a. transfer. b. selection. c. turnover. d. retention.

A client is diagnosed with an inability to recognize visual information. The nurse realizes that which of the following cranial nerves is involved in the transmitting of visual stimuli to the brain for interpretation?

1. CN II 2. CN III 3. CN IV 4. CN VI

Though he does not exhibit any signs or symptoms of depression, a client's physician has prescribed a low dose of the antidepressant mirtazapine (Remeron). What is the most likely motivation for the physician's action?

A) To test for depression by inducing mild withdrawal symptoms after a few weeks B) To make use of an off-label application of the medication C) To potentiate the effects of one of the client's other, unrelated medications D) To induce euphoria and higher functioning by altering the client's neurotransmitter levels