The nurse is reviewing the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) report on the Future of Nursing. Which points would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nurse participation in transition to practice program after completing an advanced practice degree program
B) Program development focusing on other settings in addition to the acute care setting
C) The emphasis on the need for nurses to participate in lifelong learning
D) Limiting partnerships with physicians when redesigning health care in the United States
E) Redirecting of graduate medical education funding programs from diploma nursing programs to support the implementation of residencies
A, B, C, E
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When the nurse discovers a reddened area over a patient's hip, the first intervention should be to:
a. cover the area with an occlusive dressing. b. apply mild ointment with a cotton-tipped applicator. c. press the area gently to assess for blanching. d. rub gently to increase circulation.
The nurse is preparing to care for a patient returning from elective surgery who will require mechanical ventilation for a few more hours. The nurse would initiate which ventilator setting orders without question?
1. SIMV with a rate of 12, tidal volume 750 mL, FIO2 0.60 2. Assist-control with a rate of 16, tidal volume 1000 mL, FIO2 0.40 3. Assist-control with a rate of 20, tidal volume 1200 mL, FIO2 0.60 4. SIMV with a rate of 4, tidal volume 1200 mL, FIO2 0.60
It is hoped that with early identification of individuals at risk coupled with crisis intervention and ongoing treatment, the incidence of suicide in the United States can be lowered. Ideally, to meet this goal, all
at-risk clients in community settings should be routinely screened by community health nurses for suicide. Using your knowledge of suicide risk factors what method had the highest incidence of deaths? A) Medications B) Drowning C) Firearms D) Hangings
An 80-year-old woman comes to the community-health care facility with a large bag of medications. She tells the nurse she can no longer afford these medications because her only income is Social Security
Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Let's go through these medications and see which ones we can delete." 2. "You can get these medicines at this clinic for free." 3. "Let's see if we can get some help from Medicare to help you pay for these medications. I will refer you to our social worker." 4. "These medications are important. Do your best to pay for them."