The primary role of the nurse practitioner in emergency departments is usually to:
1. Triage clients
2. Manage nonemergent client problems
3. Assess medically uninsured clients
4. Provide health education about preventive health care
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The primary role of the nurse practitioner in emergency departments is usually to manage non-emergent uninsured clients.
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A) Peripheral nerve stimulator B) Measure vital signs C) Assess response to painful stimuli D) Test reflexes
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a. Absence of disagreement or conflict b. Special work that is understood and sup-ported by all c. Willingness to work together respectfully d. Dedication to a mission
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A) Sampling error B) Standard error C) Variance D) Mean square
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Which is the correct action by the nurse? a. Administer the next dose and continue to evaluate the patient's symptoms. b. Ask the prescriber if an antihistamine can be given to relieve the itching. c. Contact the prescriber to request an order for a chest radiograph. d. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber of the symptoms.