The Joint Commission Standard states that the ________, _________, and _________ are accurately identified and clearly communicated during the final verification process before the start of any surgical or invasive procedure
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
site, procedure, patient
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A 62-year-old patient with emphysema states that he typically has two alcoholic drinks each evening to "help him relax." Your best response would be to
a. reassure him that by limiting his alcoholic intake to two drinks, he should not experience any serious effects on his respiratory functioning. b. caution him that he is at risk for pneumoconiosis. c. inform him that alcohol may decrease his carbon dioxide levels. d. inform him that alcohol decreases the efficiency of his lung's defense mechanisms.
A team has formed to determine which methods have worked best and which factors influence the implementation of an evidence-based practice program. This is known as _____ research
a. authoritarian b. autocratic c. transformational d. translational
A patient with a history of chronic constipation has been scheduled for a lower gastrointestinal tract study (barium enema)
The patient has presented to the outpatient clinic at the scheduled time and has expressed anxiety about the potential pain and unpleasantness of the barium enema to the nurse. How should the nurse who will assist with the procedure respond to this patient's concerns? A) "A barium enema can be uncomfortable but we'll do it very carefully to minimize this." B) "A barium enema can be painful, but it does not last long, and we'll give you painkillers ahead of time." C) "Actually, most patients report that they hardly even feel the procedure." D) "The sedatives that we'll give you will make sure that you don't remember the procedure."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an 11-year-old child with a conduct disorder. What would the nurse identify as characteristics of this disorder? Select all answers that apply
A) Easily annoyed B) Initiator of physical fights C) Temper tantrums D) Truancy E) Arrest for arson