The RN is working with hospital administration to transform care at their facility. Which of the following nursing competencies will be critical for the nurse to utilize?
a. Correctly utilize and troubleshoot high-tech equipment.
b. Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
c. Navigate the electronic medical records system.
d. Do things the way they have always been done.
Answer: b. Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
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A) II B) III C) VI D) VIII
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a. Document the results, which are within normal range. b. Take the maternal pulse to verify these findings as the uterine souffle. c. Have the patient change positions and count the FHTs again. d. Immediately notify the physician for possible fetal distress.
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A) Lavage of the uterus B) Repair of an episiotomy C) Manual removal of accessory lobes D) Emergency resuscitation of the newborn
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