According to the critical pathway developed by United Network for Organ Sharing, which of the following should be carried out by the critical care nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Complete the operating room checklist.
b. Document the date and time of brain death.
c. Insert two large-bore IV catheters.
d. Maintain patient temperature between 36.5° and 37.5° C.
e. Notify the supervisor of pending donation.
B, C, D
Each member of the health care team must work together to prepare the donor.
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a. Coordinate continuation of the therapy. b. Place the client on radiation precautions. c. No action by the nurse is needed at this time. d. Restrict visitors to only adults over age 18.
The nursing assistant reports that the hearing-impaired client is alert and oriented with the hearing aid in place but the client does not respond to verbal communication this morning. Which should the nurse implement first?
1. Document that the client's neurological status is poor. 2. Assess the client for clinical indicators of a stroke. 3. Remove the hearing aid and clean it with a stiff brush. 4. Instruct nursing assistant to check hearing aid battery.
The major disadvantage of nonprobability sampling compared with probability sampling is
a. limited randomization. b. the sample size is too large. c. limited generalizibility. d. the sample size is too small.
A patient who was hospitalized for 2 weeks committed suicide during the night. Which initial measure will be most helpful for staff members and other patients regarding this event?
a. Request the public information officer to make an announcement to the local media. b. Hold a staff meeting to express feelings and plan the care for other patients. c. Ask the patient's roommate not to discuss the event with other patients. d. Quickly discharge as many patients as possible to prevent panic.