The nurse maintains current information about agencies whose services are of potential use to the disabled and directs clients to the resources that can meet their needs. The role of the nurse is:
1. Educator
2. Caregiver
3. Referral agent
4. Advocate
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This is the process of directing clients to the resources that can meet their needs.
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A. Glaucoma B. Macular degeneration C. Cataracts D. Diabetic retinopathy
A knowledge gap is identified by a nurse researcher. Which of the following may NOT necessarily represent a knowledge gap?
a. A literature search that shows that no quantitative research, but only qualitative research, exists in the area. b. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) identify the area as one of research priority. c. The phenomenon of interest is a new disease, just identified in Phoenix, Arizona. d. There is one study examining a new intervention, but the research has not yet been replicated.
An adult client is assessed as having an apical pulse of 140. How would the nurse document this finding?
A) Bradycardia B) Tachycardia C) Dysrhythmia D) Normal pulse
A patient is started on Byetta, one of the new antidiabetic agents. The patient asks how this medication will help lower blood sugar. Which of the following is the nurse's response?
A. it takes the place of insulin B. it restores insulin secretion C. it is taken with insulin to make it last D. it decreases the thirst for water