The nursing supervisor informs the staff that if they refuse to stay on the nursing unit and work an additional 8-hour shift, they will be reported to the state for patient abandonment. This type of power is known as ____
a. Coercive
b. Expert
c. Legitimate
d. Reward
A
French and Raven's five sources of power (1959) include reward, coercive, expert, referent, and legitimate. When coercive power is used, an individual reacts to the fear of the negative conse-quences that might occur for failure to comply.
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a. Dull ache. b. Deep pain in her wrist. c. Sharp pain that increases with movement. d. Dull throbbing pain that increases with rest.
A critical care nurse frequently provides care on the burns and plastics unit of the hospital
When providing care for patients with recent, extensive burns, the nurse will need to be aware of which cardiovascular alteration that occurs with extensive burns? A) Decreased erythropoiesis B) Fluid shifting into interstitial spaces C) Increased hemolysis by the spleen D) Sequestering of fluid in the capillaries
The health care provider has prescribed azathioprine (Imuran) 1 mg/kg/day PO for a child with juvenile arthritis. The child weighs 77 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the daily dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number. _______
Which nursing action(s) would be appropriate when administering a disposable enema? (Select all that apply.)
a. Position the patient on the left side. b. Allow the solution to flow in by gravity. c. Instruct the patient to hold the solution 30 minutes before defecating. d. Maintain the six rights of medication administration. e. Lubricate the rectal tube.