A relatively new emerging role that allows the nurse a unique opportunity to offer novel treatment approaches to patients who may have otherwise reached a dead end in their treatment course is known as which of the following?
a. Legal Nurse Consultant c. Clinical Nurse Specialist
b. Clinical Research Nurse d. Nurse Entrepreneur
B
The Clinical Research Nurse is a relatively new emerging role that allows the nurse a unique
opportunity to offer novel treatment approaches to patients who may have otherwise reached a dead
end in their treatment course. The CRN coordinates the day to day management of a research trial,
though the primary research investigator still has ultimate responsibility for all study activities. The
CRN is employed by the health care site, which may be a hospital, university setting, private health
care practice, etc.
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A) In a double-locked drawer B) In a single container C) In a self-contained packet D) In disguised containers
The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old boy. The parents are concerned that he is exhibiting signs of cognitive delays. Which of the following statements by the parents would indicate autism spectrum disorder rather than possible mental retardation?
A) "He is not speaking in complete sentences." B) "We can understand a lot of what he says, but no one else can." C) "He seems to be speaking less and less." D) "He is unable to sit still for a short story."
When making introductions, the nurse should address the client by his or her surname
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Have the nurse present an in-service related to the cause of the error. b. Instruct the nurse to write a paper on how to avoid this type of error. c. Let the nurse work with more experienced nurses when giving medications. d. Send the nurse to refresher courses on medication administration.