A young nurse admires the shift leader on the unit where she works. She recognizes which trait as a sign of an effective leader?
A) Involves solitary, independent action from the group
B) Uses effective communication skills with all team members
C) Delegates coaching of the team to middle-level staff
D) Insist on only following guidelines they know
B
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An elderly patient with dyslipidemia has had fenofibrate (TriCor) added to her existing medication regimen
In addition to having her lipid profile drawn on a regular basis, the nurse should educate the patient about the need for what ongoing laboratory testing during therapy? A) Complete blood count (CBC) B) Liver panel C) INR and aPTT D) Reticulocyte count
In discussing the administration of atovaquone and proguanil, the nurse should instruct a patient to take these medications:
a. with food or milk. b. at least 2 hours after a meal. c. on an empty stomach. d. at least 1 hour after food or drink.
A 35-year-old female client tells the nurse that she is having difficulty managing her job, family, and the needs of her aging parents. To help this client avoid chronic illnesses later in life, which of the following should the nurse instruct?
1. Plan to change jobs to reduce stress. 2. Do not smoke; keep weight within normal limits; exercise. 3. Enlist the help of her children to aid with the aging parents' care. 4. Consider not working until the children are raised.
An example of primary prevention concerning mental health is:
1. Group psychotherapy 2. Stress reduction education 3. Case management 4. Monitoring illness symptoms