Nurses in the medical center are working with patients experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a natural disaster. An approach that is appropriate and should be incorporated into the plan of care is:
A) suppression of anxiety producing memories
B) reinforcement that the PTSD is short term
C) promotion of relaxation strategies
D) focus on physical needs
C) promotion of relaxation strategies
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The nurse manager is updating the position control sheet for the fiscal year prior to beginning a new budgetary cycle
What would the manager include in this sheet? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The FTE factor for an LPN hired this month 2. The current wage range for RNs working on the units 3. The names of all unit clerks working in the unit 4. The level of licensure of a nurse working on the unit 5. The fact that two RNs have retired this year
Which of the following activities would represent a customer-friendly approach in a healthcare setting? (Select all that apply.)
a. Using a local anesthetic before inserting a needle into a child's arm b. Repeating patient history information to the admitting clerk, the admitting nurse, and the ultrasound technician c. Ensuring that birthing preferences are on file and available when a laboring mother comes in d. Providing support to families when a fam-ily member is brought into trauma
The American Nurses Association legislative initiatives include issues of access, cost, and quality of care. Which is an example of a quality of care initiative?
A) Access to health coverage B) Appropriate nursing staffing C) Advanced practice nursing coverage D) Medical malpractice liability and tort reform
All of the following are signs and symptoms of fecal impaction except
A) passing excessive flatus. B) fever. C) abdominal bloating. D) increased appetite.