The county council is considering the passage of a no smoking ordinance for public buildings, including extended care facilities. The nurse believes this law would positively impact the environment
in which many nonsmoking residents live. In order to advocate for this policy's passage, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A) Encourage a letter writing campaign by facility residents and senior citizens in the community
B) Write an editorial for the local newspaper focusing on the benefits of a smoke-free environment
C) Develop a plan to expose violators of the proposed legislation once it is passed
D) Provide public comment at the opening hearing held by the council
E) Contact AARP for support and advocacy on this issue
A, B, D, E
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A) valid for as long as the nurse wishes to practice, provided it is not revoked. B) transferable to another nurse if the recipient has written the NCLEX-PN C) a legal authorization for the nurse to practice authorized skills. D) the personal property of the nurse who possesses it.
A client is exhibiting signs of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). Which intravenous solution (IV) would the nurse anticipate hanging?
A) Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) B) Half-normal saline (0.45% NSS) C) One-third normal saline (0.33% NSS) D) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
After an infection control in-service, which statement by the nurse demonstrates an accurate understanding of the mode of transmission of influenza?
a. "I will not develop the infection unless I have physical contact with the client." b. "I should wear an N95 respirator to pro-vide care for the client with influenza." c. "I should try to stay at least 3 feet away from the client, if at all possible." d. "The infection is spread through droplets suspended in the air and inhaled."
A type 1 diabetic who is at 32 weeks' gestation is having a nonstress test for fetal well-being because she has been having problems with glucose control. Which of the following meets the criteria for her test to be considered reactive?
1. Fetal heart rate baseline of 150 with two accelerations to 160 for 10 seconds within 20 minutes 2. Fetal heart rate baseline of 140 with one acceleration to 160 for 15 seconds within 30 minutes 3. Fetal heart rate baseline of 140 with two accelerations to 155 for 15 seconds within 20 minutes 4. Fetal heart rate baseline of 130 with two accelerations to 140 for 15 seconds within 20 minutes