A nurse would like to be involved in promoting change in health care policies. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to accomplish this goal?
a. Be an active member of a national nursing organization.
b. Vote for political leaders in favor of health care reform.
c. Enroll in a health policy class.
d. Learn about community resources.
Answer: a. Be an active member of a national nursing organization.
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1. Additional registered nurses 2. Additional unit clerks 3. Additional licensed practical nurses 4. Additional unlicensed assistive personnel
The nurse caring for an older adult diagnosed with hyperplastic polyps instructs him that
a. this type of polyp is rarely malignant and usually does not require treatment. b. follow-up colonoscopies should be per-formed every 3 to 4 years after diagnosis. c. stool should be guaiac tested every week for 1 year after diagnosis. d. the presence of blood in the stool requires a repeat sigmoidoscopy examination.
A patient with acute pancreatitis is concerned about becoming addicted to the morphine prescribed for pain management. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "You must only take the medication when the pain is intolerable." 2. "You may want to consider Demerol to manage your pain because it is less strong." 3. "Addiction during this period of acute pain is not likely." 4. "Addiction is a very real concern and should be considered when requesting medication."
Disasters affect communities physically and emotionally. The first goal in any disaster is:
1. To clean-up of the environment 2. Handling stress reaction 3. Bringing in as many aid workers and nurses as possible to the area 4. To reestablish sanitary barriers and focus on basic needs