A distraught, single, first-time mother cries and asks a nurse, "How can I go to work if I can't afford childcare?" What is the nurse's initial action in assisting the client with the problem-solving process?
A. Determine the risks and benefits for each alternative.
B. Formulate goals for resolution of the problem.
C. Evaluate the outcome of the implemented alternative.
D. Assess the facts of the situation.
D
Before any other steps can be taken, accurate information about the situation must be gathered and assessed.
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A. Cocaine: placenta previa B. Ecstasy: cleft palate C. Marijuana: intrauterine growth restriction D. Methamphetamine: spontaneous abortion E. Heroin: macrosomia
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a. its absorption is more rapid and less variable. b. it is not eliminated through the liver. c. its half-life is longer. d. it causes fewer side effects.
A patient's laser photocoagulation procedure was delayed 2 weeks until the patient's blood glucose was consistently below 300 mg/dL. The surgery was performed today, and the nurse is providing discharge instructions
Which instruction should be provided regarding new glasses? 1. "We made an appointment for you to be fitted with new glasses tomorrow.". 2. "As soon as your eye has healed, you should call for an appointment to be fitted for new glasses.". 3. "Once your blood glucose is below 200 mg/dL, you should get new glasses.". 4. "Wait until your blood glucose is at your optimal level for at least 6 to 9 weeks before you get new glasses.".
Nancy is a staff nurse who works on a rehabilitation unit. Nancy tells you that the assistants are experiencing difficulty with the new lift and wonders what your thoughts are on organizing an in-service training
Nancy is exhibiting which trait of a follower? a. Provides a vision for safety that is communicated b. Thrives on taking risks in identifying the problem with safety c. Coordinates the development of knowledge and skills necessary to use the lift d. Assumes responsibility for identifying a safety concern and concedes authority for solution to you