There are no available nursing informatics programs including doctoral degrees; therefore, nurses prepare for advanced practice through medical informatics curriculum. This answer is false because of which of the following reasons?
1. There are a number of accredited advanced nursing education programs in informatics in the United States.
2. Advanced degrees in nursing informatics are available only online in the United States.
3. There is limited interest in advanced education in nursing informatics.
4. There are advanced degrees available in nursing informatics, however, with technology experience there is no need for advanced theoretical education.
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Rationale: Doctoral degree programs are now available in nursing informatics. Also available are master's degree and certificate programs.
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A) "If it a small amount of bleeding you shouldn't worry." B) "Wearing a tampon and a perineal pad will help with absorption of the drainage." C) "It may help to cut back on your physical exercise." D) "When was the last time you had a pelvic examination?"
A nurse is feeding a patient. Which of the following statements would help a person maintain dignity while being fed?
A) "I am going to feed you your cereal first and then your eggs." B) "I wish I had more time so I could feed you all of your meal." C) "I know you don't like me to feed you, but you need to eat." D) "What part of your dinner would you like to eat first?"
A nurse practitioner is instructing a group of older adults about the risks associated with high cholesterol. Which of the following teaching points should the participants try to integrate into their lifestyle after the teaching session?
A) "Remember the 'H' in HDL and the 'L' in LDL correspond to high danger and low danger to your health." B) "Having high cholesterol increases your risk of developing diabetes and irregular heart rate." C) "Smoking and being overweight increases your risk of primary hypercholesterolemia." D) "Your family history of hypercholesterolemia is important, but there are things you can do to compensate for a high inherited risk."