The nurse is currently planning the care of a patient with multiple myeloma who is experiencing bone destruction. When reviewing the patient's most recent blood work, what value would the nurse pay particular attention to?
A) Hypercalcemia
B) Hyperproteinemia
C) Elevated serum viscosity
D) Elevated red blood cell (RBC) count
A
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The charge nurse of a small nursing unit would like to gain staff acceptance of a time-intensive, budget-imposed change required by the hospital administration
She plans to emphasize several evidence-based research projects that have shown improved patient health outcomes as a result of implementing this change. This is an example of which of the following organizational change concepts? a. Budget-oriented change b. Transformation c. Resistance d. Emergent change
What interventions by the nurse will aid in maintaining skin integrity in the long-term care facility residents? (Select all that apply.)
a. Changing the briefs and bed linens when damp b. Maintaining the temperature in the room at 80 degrees c. Rinsing excess soap off the skin during a shower d. Administering frequent pericare on the continent resident e. Laying residents down after lunch
According to Peter Senge's theory, all of the following are disciplines for building a learning organization except:
a. Systems thinking b. Personal mastery c. Mental models d. Emotional competence
Health care is seen and managed as a business today. Which skills are considered essential to managing health care as a business?
a. Ability to pressure staff to do what you want b. Resource utilization c. Cutting corners to make money d. Providing bonuses to staff members who help the organization to save money