The nurse is preparing summary reports to provide during change of shift report. This type of report should include:
a. changes in condition.
b. client address and next of kin.
c. medication allergies.
d. recent vital signs.
ANS: A
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An emergency department (ED) manager has an interview scheduled for 8:00 A.M. the next morning. The manager?s usual hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This manager has been working as staff due to an increased volume of clients
What action should the manager take to prepare for this interview? 1. Reschedule the interview to a later time. 2. Arrive at work early that morning to prepare for the interview. 3. Arrive at the usual time and conduct the interview. 4. Have human resources conduct the interview.
The husband of a laboring woman asks the nurse how he can help his wife throughout the first stage of labor. The nurse informs him that, in addition to all that he's doing now, he could tell her when the contraction(s):
a. are 2 minutes apart. b. is at its acme. c. is at its increment. d. is at its decrement.
Based on data from the patient satisfaction survey, the nurse manager decides that a change should be made in communication with family members. What would be important for a nurse manager to consider when instituting a change to improve customer service?
a. Assess the perceptions of the nursing staff regarding the particular service problem. b. Include community representatives on a planning committee to address the change. c. Involve physicians, other healthcare professionals, and ancillary staff. d. Review all patient complaints with the nursing staff.
Round 6.735 to the nearest hundredth
What will be an ideal response?