What is one way an employee can demonstrate advanced achievement of competencies?
A) Lateral transfer
B) Professional specialty certification
C) Transfer to a new department
D) Professional portfolio
B
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The nurse is turning and repositioning a patient diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following would be the best position for this patient?
1. neck in neutral alignment; hip flexion less than 90 degree angle 2. neck flexed to 60 degree angle 3. hip flexion at 120 degree angle; neck rotated to the left 4. neck rotated to the right; head of bed at 20 degree angle
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The first priority for the nurse is to: 1. Offer to contact outpatient services if the client promises that she will not return home after her discharge. 2. Encourage the client to take charge of her situation. 3. Make it clear to the client that her husband needs to see a therapist. 4. Assist the client to devise a safety or escape plan.
A patient will be starting vitamin D supplements. The nurse reviews his medical record for contraindications, including which condition?
a. Renal disease b. Cardiac disease c. Hypophosphatemia d. There are no contraindications to vitamin D supplements.