Administrators of a hospital are considering a fundamental reorganization of the way that care is provided. Nurses and administrators alike should be aware that
A) small incremental changes over several years are preferable to a rapid larger change.
B) changes to the way that nursing is organized can have profound effects on patient safety.
C) every time that nursing delivery models change there is an increase in health care costs.
D) it is normally best to maintain the present situation than introduce change.
B
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1. "A higher-concentrated formula could lead to dehydration because of high sodium content; let's discuss other strategies." 2. "An undiluted formula concentrate could be given to help the child gain weight; let's look at brands." 3. "Evaporated milk could be given to the infant instead of the current formula you're using." 4. "A higher-concentrated formula could be given for daytime feedings; let's work on a schedule."
A married couple has two biologic children who live with them as well as a child from the wife's first marriage. What type of family is evident?
a. Homogeneous b. Extended c. Blended d. Nuclear
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nursing strategies a psychiatric nurse would use to assist in meeting self-esteem needs of elderly patients would include:
a. Providing privacy when spouses are visiting b. Arranging for the spouses to dine with the patients when visiting c. Including both the patients and spouses in all educational sessions d. Attending to patient hygiene and dress in preparation for spousal visits
The best definition of ethnocentrism is
a. a tendency to compare the behavior of others with your own cultural values. b. an astute awareness of your own personal biases regarding other cultures. c. a tendency to view your own culture as superior to others. d. the ability to incorporate patients' cultural beliefs and values into health teaching.