Workplace problems that are clearly defined but do not have straightforward solutions are
a. Regulatory challenges
b. Adaptive challenges
c. Technical challenges
d. Combined technical and adaptive challenges
D
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Which of these actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take? a. Collect data on patient's pain. b. Contact the physician. c. Hold the morphine. d. Give medications as ordered.
For the labor nurse, care of the expectant mother begins with any or all of the following except the:
1. onset of progressive, regular contractions. 2. bloody or pink show. 3. spontaneous rupture of membranes. 4. formulation of her individual plan.
Which information about a 60-year-old patient with MS indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving the prescribed dose of dalfampridine (Ampyra)?
a. The patient has relapsing-remitting MS. b. The patient walks a mile a day for exercise. c. The patient complains of pain with neck flexion. d. The patient has an increased serum creatinine level.
Identify an important characteristic of informal norms found in most nursing units
a. Expressed clearly so that everyone knows what is expected b. Promulgated through memos c. Unclear but often used for informal eval-uation of work behaviors d. Logical and well organized