What is the most critical action a nurse should take when planning a health program?
a. Assessing need of the community
b. Considering alternative solutions or options
c. Detailing the costs and resources needed
d. Weighing each alternative
A
Assessing need provides the reasons and rationale for the program plan.
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a. "The heavy drainage will go away within a few days." b. "I need to buy dressing supplies at the drugstore." c. "I should report any redness or drainage from the incision." d. "Because of all the narcotics I'll be taking, I will need laxatives."
A patient is scheduled for cardiac catheterization this morning. Which information should the nurse communicate to the treatment team? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
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A) General adaptation syndrome B) Mind–body interaction C) Local adaptation syndrome D) Coping or defense mechanism
When appraising a literature review, one aspect of determining the breadth of the review is
a. whether the review provides direction for the proposed study. b. the number and percentages of sources from the past 5 to 10 years. c. whether landmark or seminal studies have been used. d. the disciplines of the study authors and journals cited in the review.