A nurse has access to computerized standardized plans of care. After printing one for a patient, what must be done next?
A) Date it and put it in the patient's record.
B) Sign it and put it in the Kardex.
C) Individualize it to the specific patient.
D) Use it as printed, based on common needs.
C
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The nurse is explaining the difference between active and passive immunity to the student nurse. Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of the process of immunity?
A) Active immunity is produced when the immunoglobulins of one person are transferred to another. B) Passive immunity can be obtained by injection of exogenous immunoglobulins. C) Active immunity can be transferred from mothers to infants via colostrum or the placenta. D) Passive immunity is acquired when a person's own immune system generates the immune response.
Which of the following additional items are considered poor scholarly writing and, consequently, should not appear in a published research report? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Subjects A and B completed the trial in half the time taken by other subjects, without caffeine enhancement. Hah!" b. "Subject attrition was nil. Not one person dropped out of the study, even in progress. Except the ones we kicked out, of course." c. "Subject's responses were markedly different across groups." d. "The intervention group was expected to document symptoms at least daily, using a journal. Twice-daily documentation was encouraged." e. "Instruments were calibrated, both before, and after, use: they were cleaned, as well; using soap and water."
The self-treatment for diarrhea in healthy adults includes which of the following?
1. Nothing by mouth for 24 hours 2. When beginning clear liquids, use milk cautiously 3. When taking full-liquid diet, include banana for pectin content 4. Avoiding very hot, very cold, and caffeine-containing beverages
A client with varicose veins has recently undergone surgery. What point should the
nurse include in the discharge teaching after venous stripping? A) Place the legs down while sitting B) Apply knee-high stockings C) Do not cross legs for more than half hour D) Avoid sitting for a lengthy time