A nurse assesses a patient reported to have normal vital signs throughout the night and finds the patient in acute respiratory distress. What is the nurse's next best action?
a. Delegate vital signs to the UAP.
b. Ask another nurse to call the health care provider.
c. Call a code.
d. Start another peripheral IV line.
B
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A Not appropriate.
B The nurse should stay with the patient and obtain vital signs, further assessing the patient for changes.
C Not appropriate.
D Not appropriate.
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The nurse is preparing an educational program for members of the local senior center. Which of the following topics would present the greatest learning challenge for this developmental group?
1. Exercising arthritic joints 2. Tips for living with GERD 3. Importance of the human touch 4. Principles of heart-healthy eating
Which of the following are included in the guidelines for valuable, effective acknowledgement of each member's contribution to the team?
a. Acknowledgments should be made pri-vately to avoid embarrassing the person. b. Acknowledgments are best put into the minutes to be read at a later date. c. Acknowledgments are best made in public and recognized as sincere. d. Acknowledgments are not necessary; everyone recognizes what has been done.
Critique care plan and revise as needed, especially if patient situation has changed
A. Diagnosis B. Implementation C. Assessment D. Evaluation