A failure to adequately care for patients or conform to minimum standards of nursing practice is considered ____________________ conduct and in many states is a reason to revoke or suspend a nurse's license
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
unprofessional
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a. Labor pain is part of a normal process. b. The sources of labor pain are unknown. c. There is time for preparation to manage labor pain. d. The pain of labor is self-limiting. e. The purpose of labor pain helps in the birthing process.
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Which of the following is an indication for a spinal anaesthetic?
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