Most health care workers consider pain to be the fifth ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vital sign
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A new client charting system is in the education phase at a healthcare facility. Much discussion has been prompted regarding the new system. With which statement does the nurse best exhibit the integrated leader/manager traits?
A) "Let's look at the daily benefits of using the new technology on the clinical unit." B) "I am not used to the new technology, but if it better serves the client and enables easy sharing of client authorized records, I see a benefit." C) "New technology may be costly up front but will serve us well in the future." D) "I do not believe that this technology will be helpful in caring for a client because it often is down during peak use times and is difficult to train for."
The nurse is reading about the federal government's plans for health insurance and realizes that the first health insurance was:
a. Blue Shield. c. Social Security. b. Blue Cross. d. benefits for veterans.
The nurse is planning care for a patient with chronic pain. What would be the most appropriate pain control goal for this patient?
1. The patient will reduce the focus on pain. 2. The patient will require minimal analgesic medications. 3. The patient will be completely pain free. 4. The patient will report that the pain is bearable.
A diabetic patient requires the administration of insulin continuously at home. Which system would most likely be used in this instance?
a. Central line catheter b. Microdrip set c. Piggyback system d. Syringe pump