The statement, "We will provide high-quality care and services to our patients. We are committed to maintaining excellence, respect, and integrity in all aspects of our operations and our professional and business conduct," is an example of:
a. a mission statement.
b. the core values of an organization.
c. a strategic plan.
d. the core purpose of an organization.
A
The mission statement reflects the vision of what the organization seeks to do and to become; it provides a clear view of what the organization is trying to accomplish, and it indicates its intent to carve out a particular position in the industry or field.
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1. "If I were you, I would hold very still so that it will only take one stick." 2. "It is okay to cry. I know that this hurts." 3. "Why are you crying? I thought that you were a tough kid." 4. "Don't worry a bit; this is just like a little mosquito bite."
A patient comes in for a physical examination and complains of "freezing to death" while waiting for her examination. The nurse notes that her skin is pale and cool and attributes this finding to:
a. Venous pooling. b. Peripheral vasodilation. c. Peripheral vasoconstriction. d. Decreased arterial perfusion.
A community health nurse is educating a group of clients on the difference between illness and disease. Which statements are appropriate for the nurse to include in the educational session?
Select all that apply. A) "An individual can have a disease and not feel ill." B) "Illness is synonymous with disease." C) "Illness is an alteration in body function, where disease is highly subjective." D) "An individual can feel ill without disease." E) "Illness and disease are never related to one another."
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with an appendectomy who is reporting difficulty falling asleep. Which intervention will be most appropriate?
a. Close the door to decrease noise from unit activities. b. Adjust temperature in the patient's room to 21° C (70° F). c. Ensure that the night-light in the patient's room is working. d. Encourage the discontinuation of a soda and chocolate nightly snack.