The difference between a mission statement and a vision statement is that a ____

a. Mission statement is positive and inspiring
b. Mission statement depicts a compelling future state
c. Vision statement draws on the mission statement
d. Vision statement describes the history of the institution


C
A vision statement addresses the preferred future of the organization. It draws from the mission, beliefs, and environment of the organization. Vision statements are positive and inspiring. They are designed to depict the most desirable state at some future point.

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The nurse is asking a client to describe his current health status. Which statement is true regarding health?

a. The absence of disease indicates the client is healthy. b. Health is a global term referring to every aspect of a person's life. c. Health exists independently of culture. d. The health of an individual is defined by the caregiver.

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A patient you are caring for undergoes a total hip replacement. You are getting ready to review the patient teaching that you presented over the past few days

What statement made by the patient would indicate to the nurse that the patient requires further teaching? A) "I'll need to keep several pillows between my legs at night." B) "I need to remember not to cross my legs. It's such a habit." C) "The occupational therapist is showing me how to use a 'sock puller' to help me get dressed." D) "I will need my husband to assist me in getting off the low toilet seat at home."

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The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing pain. Which statement is true about pain?

a. The nurse is the best judge of a client's pain. b. Clients with severe tissue damage will experience more pain than those with less damage. c. Most complaints of pain are psychological. d. Addiction is unlikely when analgesics are carefully administered and closely monitored.

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An older adult client with heart failure asks if she should get a flu shot. Which is the nurse's best response?

a. "Yes, because of your heart failure you are at greater risk for complications." b. "Yes, if it has been longer than 5 years since your last flu vaccination." c. "No, your heart failure makes you too weak to get the live virus vaccine." d. "No, the vaccine will interact with your heart medications."

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