What is total quality management?
A) Is based on the premise that the organization knows what is best for the consumer
B) Has as a guiding purpose: saving the organization money
C) Is based on the premise that the customer is the focal element on which production and service depend
D) Assumes that inspection and removal of errors lead to quality
C
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1) "I see you haven't seen a doctor for many years." 2) "You really need to have your blood glucose monitored more frequently." 3) "It is great that you are keeping a log of when you are able to monitor your blood sugar." 4) "There is no excuse for not taking care of yourself."
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a. Attempt to educate the patient about the consequences of abortion. b. Refer the patient to a family planning center or another health professional. c. Continue to care for the patient, and limit conversation as much as possible. d. Inform the patient that, because of immoral issues, another nurse will have to care for her.
What is the function of opsonization related to the complement cascade?
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has MG and takes pyridostigmine (Mestinon) 60mg every 4h. The patient's last dose was 45min prior. The nurse notes severe muscle weakness, excess salivation, fasciculations of facial muscles, & pupil constriction. The nurse will perfom which action?
a) Asses the patient for signs of ptosis b) Notify the provider to discuss an order for IVIG c) Request an order for an extra dose of pyridostigmine d) Obtain an order for atropine sulfate