While talking with a woman in her third trimester, which behavior indicates to the nurse that the woman is learning to give of oneself?
A) Showing concern for self and fetus as a unit
B) Unconditionally accepting the pregnancy without rejection
C) Longing to hold infant
D) Questioning ability to become a good mother
D
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A medical-surgical nurse is concerned about the incidence of complications related to IV therapy, including bloodstream infection. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the management team to make the biggest impact on decreasing complications?
a. Initiate a dedicated team to insert access devices. b. Require additional education for all nurses. c. Limit the use of peripheral venous access devices. d. Perform quality control testing on skin preparation products.
During an inspection of the precordium of an adult patient, the nurse notices the chest moving in a forceful manner along the sternal border. This finding most likely suggests a(n):
a. Normal heart. b. Systolic murmur. c. Enlargement of the left ventricle. d. Enlargement of the right ventricle.
A political rally occurs in the evening and the nurse leaving work attends at the request of her friend. Which of the following terms best describes the science and art of political government?
A) Public policies B) Political competence lobbyist C) Political action committee D) Politics
After 3 hours in the supine position, an older patient tells the nurse that he or she is stiff and too uncomfortable to move. Which is the best nursing intervention to maintain skin integrity?
a. Find an assistant to help move the patient to lateral position now. b. Express concern about the discomfort and promise to come back. c. Assess the patient's need for pain medica-tion before repositioning. d. Explain how important repositioning is for preventing pneumonia.