An individual who attempts to expose wrongdoing within an organization through warning the public about negligence, professional misconduct or incompetence, or other factors that may endanger patients or staff is called:
a. moral courage. c. beneficence
b. whistle blowing. d. empowerment.
B
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A patient in the CCU is recovering from a myocardial infarction. He complains of new chest pain and trouble breathing. The nurse observes that he has cool, moist skin and is breathing rapidly
On taking his pulse, she finds that it is rapid and thready. She takes his blood pressure and finds it to be 80/60 mm Hg. What complication is this patient most likely experiencing? A) Recurrent myocardial ischemia B) Ventricular septal wall rupture C) Cardiogenic shock D) Pericarditis
Leading causes of chronic renal failure include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and:
a. urolithiasis c. hepatotoxic drugs b. congestive heart failure d. glomerulonephritis
The nurse is planning a smoking cessation class prior to the upcoming Great American Smokeout, hoping it may motivate many individuals to stop smoking by promoting self-efficacy
Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would indicate the highest level of positive self-efficacy according to the Health Belief Model? 1. "I think this time will be different." 2. "I am going to do the best that I can, so that I won't get lung cancer." 3. "I am afraid of getting lung cancer like my father." 4. "I know that this time I will quit smoking permanently."
A nurse is partnering with a local television station to create a public service announcement discussing heart disease in women. The nurse explains that women often experience the symptoms of a heart attack differently than men. These symptoms can include
A. Abdominal pain B. Nausea C. Difficulty breathing D. All of the above