A nurse working in the 1970s would have applied genetic concepts by:
a. Providing genetic counseling to those with genetic disorders
b. Educating clients about using genetic testing for risk identification
c. Explaining the purposes of the Human Genome Project to clients
d. Facilitating referrals for specialized genetic services for clients
A
In the 1970s, nurses working in genetics provided genetic counseling to persons with genetic diseases or risk factors for such disorders. The other activities performed by the nurse did not occur until the 1990s.
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a. visible and ongoing pain assessment and management of pain. b. pain assessment and control in postoperative patients treated in the ICU. c. evaluation of analgesic treatments. d. recording vital signs.
A leader who focuses on the day-to-day operations of a unit or department and short-term goals is considered to be a:
a. transformational leader c. transactional leader b. charismatic leader d. autocratic leader
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1. "I will combine eggs and milk." 2. "I will combine bacon and eggs." 3. "I will combine fish and soy products." 4. "I will combine red beans and brown rice."
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a. Withholding of feelings and low self-esteem b. Insistence on others conforming to own methods c. Engaging in impulsive acts like unprotected sex d. Initial charm dissolving into coldness and blaming others