A nurse works in an organization that provides an integrated behavioral continuum of care. The goal of treatment in the crisis clinic is:
a. remission.
b. recovery.
c. stabilization.
d. optimal level of wellness.
C
The goal of crisis treatment is stabilization, with the expected outcome being no harm to self or others.
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a. 50 to 100 c. 120 to 130 b. 100 to 120 d. 130 to 140
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A) Bradypnea B) Hydrocephaly C) Flattened maxilla D) Hypoactivity
A nurse writes the diagnosis of "potential for infection" for a postoperative patient. The charge nurse makes certain not to place a patient with a diagnosed infection in the same room with the fresh postoperative patient
The nurse does this to manage which of the following? a. The potential for noise in the room b. The potential for patient complaints related to odors c. The physical environment of the secondary health setting d. The social environment within the secondary health setting
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