While documenting on a client's medical record, the nurse realizes that it is a legal document and should include all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. be time sequenced.
b. use proper spelling and grammar.
c. use authorized abbreviations.
d. be typed.
ANS: D
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A) Maintaining positive chest-wall pressure B) Monitoring pleural fluid osmolarity C) Providing positive intrathoracic pressure D) Removing excess air and fluid
The nurse assists the provider during the insertion of a central venous catheter. Which is the most effective intervention for the nurse to prevent client infection?
1. Adhere to the principles of surgical asepsis. 2. Close the door of the sterile procedure room. 3. Sterilize working surfaces for the procedure. 4. Restrict foot traffic into sterile procedure room.
The manager of a small clinic has cross-trained the nurses to provide basic nursing care, and perform ECG testing, phlebotomy, and some respiratory therapy interventions. Which type of care delivery model has the manager implemented?
1. Managed care 2. Case management 3. Patient-focused care 4. Critical pathways
A nurse educator is developing a presentation for a group of senior citizens. The nurse has 10 typewritten pages of notes and 20 PowerPoint slides for a 30-minute presentation. Which method of communication will enhance learning?
a. Continue lecturing for the 30 minutes b. Reduce the number of PowerPoint slides and use shorter sentences if possible c. Cover topics related to careers for the senior citizen d. Provide copies of notes to the senior citizens