A client who is quadriplegic who has been on the unit for more than 30 days has developed a pressure ulcer and is complaining of pain
The nurse manager develops a pressure ulcer inservice to assist in the management of this client as well as other clients on the unit. Which of the following nursing-sensitive outcomes would be important to the nurse manager and the nurses on this unit?
A) Self-care
B) Functional status of the client
C) Reduced rates of institutionally acquired pressure ulcers
D) Satisfaction with health care received
C
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a. mammography c. computed tomogra-phy b. ultrasonography d. angiography
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A. Heroin B. PCP C. LSD D. Crack E. Alcohol