A nurse is given formal recognition as a professional with technical competence in a certain area of nursing practice. This is known as
a. Licensure
b. Accreditation
c. Registration
d. Credentialing
ANS: D
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A) Wash hair daily B) Use dry shampoo C) Use oil-based shampoo D) Use anti-lice shampoo
When a patient asks if SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) would be helpful for depression, a nurse responds most appropriately by stating:
a. "The research findings have demonstrated conclusively that SAMe is an effective antidepressant treatment therapy.". b. "The few research findings we have demonstrate that SAMe is effective in the treatment of depression that is accompanied by anxiety.". c. "SAMe has been found to be effective in the treatment of mild depression in a few research studies, but the long-term effects are not known.". d. "SAMe is an element that may create harmful effects in the human body and so always requires strict monitoring by your health care provider.".
The science of designing the job to fit the worker is:
a. Body mechanics b. Ergonomics c. Job science d. Posture science
Shielding a patient from experiencing the full consequences of her actions or behavior is
A. enabling. B. disclosing. C. protecting. D. suppressing.