A nurse focuses on increasing gang members' problem-solving and coping skills. This is an example of:
a. crime reduction.
b. community service.
c. competency building.
d. environmental manipulation.
C
Competency is improved when an individual is capable of critical thinking and possesses effective coping skills.
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A patient has been diagnosed with hearing loss related to damage of the end organ for hearing or cranial nerve VIII. What term is used to describe this condition?
A) Exostoses B) Otalgia C) Sensorineural hearing loss D) Presbycusis
The nurse is alert for complications of polycythemia, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Indication of increased cardiac workload b. Thromboembolism c. Cyanosis d. Hypotension e. Cardiovascular accident
In the health care facility, only patients may complain of sexual harassment, while workers have no remedies if this behavior occurs.
A. Yes B. No
A patient is admitted for dehydration & SOB caused by pneumonia (PNA). He has a history of heart disease and cardiac dysrhythmias. The nursing assistant tells you his admitting vital signs. Which measurement(s) should you reassess? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a. Right arm BP: 120/80. b. Radial pulse rate: 72 and irregular. c. Temporal temperature: 37.4°C (99.3°F). d. Respiratory rate: 28. e. Oxygen saturation: 90%.