Nurse administrators need to create structures and processes that facilitate research translation
A) True
B) False
A
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An OB manager discusses a nurse's performance with the chief nurse officer (CNO). The CNO learns the nurse has had multiple client and physician complaints that the manager investigated and for which counseling was provided
The behavior continues even though the nurse has received verbal and written warnings. Which course of action would be most appropriate at this time? 1. Issue a written warning from the CNO. 2. Place the nurse on suspension pending a new investigation into the complaints. 3. Terminate the nurse. 4. Transfer the nurse to another department under another manager.
The physician prescribes propranolol for a patient with a blood pressure reading of 200/106 . An electrocardiogram taken shortly afterward shows an AV block. The nurse should immediately report this finding for which reason?
a. Lowering the blood pressure will require a least two different drugs. b. Beta blockers can intensify an AV block. c. There could be some reflex tachycardia associated with this agent. d. The drug may cause a cough, which might further disrupt the cardiac rhythm.
A patient who is currently 12 weeks pregnant is seeking information on pregnancy termination. The nurse is teaching the patient about the risks involved if she were to take the medication mifepristone
Which adverse signs would the patient need to know and report immediately to a physician? 1. Fatigue, lack of appetite, and inability to concentrate 2. Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain 3. Increase in heart rate, inability to sit still, and lack of appetite 4. Headache, fatigue, and hunger
Howard, a patient, is being administered ethacrynic acid to treat his pulmonary edema. He also suffers from hyperkalemia. The doctor observes that an infection has developed in Howard and prescribes him an antibiotic. Which of the following antibiotics should the doctor avoid prescribing to Howard?
A. Amoxicillin B. Teicoplanin C. Amikacin D. Cefadroxil