The licensing law that (1) defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and (2) states the requirements for licensure is called the:
a. state practice act.
b. nurse regulation act.
c. nurse practice act.
d. legislative act.
C
The nurse practice act defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing.
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a. Illness management b. Wellness management c. Weight loss d. Exercise
The nurse is assessing the patient's ability to hear. Which is the correct procedure for the doing this?
a. The nurse whispers to the patient while standing on each side of the patient. b. The nurse speaks in a normal voice while standing on each side of the patient. c. The nurse speaks in a normal voice while standing directly in front of the patient. d. The nurse speaks in a normal voice while standing slightly behind the patient.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient who is nonverbal following a traumatic injury. What would be the best way for the nurse to assess this patient's level of pain?
A) Ask the patient to draw a picture of the pain B) Ask the paramedics what they think is the patient's pain level C) Ask the patient to describe the pain D) Ask the family if they have noticed any changes in the patient's behavior
The nurse is reviewing nursing diagnoses identified for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as a priority for this patient?
a. Ineffective coping b. Self-care deficit: hygiene c. Pain related to inflammation of cranial nerve V d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements