When a client gives written notice of intention to leave the hospital after a voluntary admission, what determines the number of hours or days between the notice and the discharge?
A) Insurer B) Federal law C) State law D) Hospital policy
C
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A patient is admitted to the unit for treatment for an infection. The patient receives IV amikacin [Amikin] twice a day. When planning for obtaining a peak aminoglycoside level, when should the nurse see that the blood is drawn?
a. 30 minutes after the IV infusion is com-plete b. 1 hour after the IV infusion is complete c. 1 hour before administration of the IV in-fusion d. A peak level is not indicated with twice-daily dosing.
The laboring patient who is at 3 cm dilation and 25% effaced is asking for analgesia. The nurse explains the analgesia usually is not administered prior to the establishment of the active phase. Identify the appropriate rationale for this practice
A) This would cause fetal depression in utero. B) This may prolong labor and increase complications. C) The effects would wear off before delivery. D) This can lead to maternal hypertension.
The client says to the nurse, "I know I can learn to cope with my family situation. By getting help here at the clinic, I'll be able to deal with them more effectively, and I won't be so stressed out all the time
" This client is demonstrating a high level of: A) Hardiness B) Resilience C) Sense of belonging D) Self-efficacy
Clients' surroundings such as clean air, water, and lighting can play a part in their healing process and their quality of care
Match the theory with its description. a. Environmental theory d. Systems model b. Definition of nursing e. Human becoming c. Philosophy and science of caring f. Unitary human beings