A hospital interviews two different candidates for a position in the ICU. Both candidates have around 10 years of experience working in the ICU. Both have excellent interpersonal skills and highly positive references
One, however, has certification in critical care nursing. Which of the following is the most compelling and accurate reason for the hospital to hire the candidate with certification?
A) The certified nurse will have more knowledge and expertise.
B) The certified nurse will behave more ethically.
C) The certified nurse will be more caring toward patients.
D) The certified nurse will work more collaboratively with other nurses.
A
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a. Grounded in business theory. b. Useful for long-term patients only. c. Designed to reduce unit resources and staff. d. Not concerned with the best interests of clients.
All patients must attend an anaesthetic clinic and undergo preoperative investigations prior to surgery
a. For safety reasons, blood tests and an ECG are required. b. Patients having a local anaesthetic need not have any investigation prior to the procedure. c. Nurse screening at the pre-admission clinic allows the ordering of relevant investigations or referrals to other members of the multidisciplinary team, as required.
A student nurse notes a physician order for an electrolyte panel. Which of the following results would the student expect to be included? Select all that apply
1. Magnesium 2. Protein 3. Phosphate 4. Uric acid 5. Potassium
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of a crisis intervention. Which of the following indicators most clearly suggests that the intervention has been effective?
A) The client has developed insight into his use of maladaptive coping strategies. B) The client can verbalize techniques for preventing future crises. C) The client has developed a plan for managing emotions. D) The client has resumed his usual level of functioning.