An example of an iatrogenic disorder includes
a. CVA
b. Pressure ulcers
c. Sensory loss
d. Diabetes mellitus
B
This question is easily answered if you are clear on the definition of iatrogenic disorders. They are disorders that a patient acquires as a result of receiving treatment by a physician, nurse, or other member of the health-care team. An iatrogenic disorder also can occur when a patient does not receive a treatment when it was indicated or receives an incorrect treatment.
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A) Gather data B) Accurately diagnose the problem C) Decide if change is needed D) Develop a plan
A nurse executive is concerned that the mortality rate in his/her hospital exceeds the national average and searches the literature finding Aiken's 2011 Survey on the effects of nurse staffing and education on mortality, including work environment
If Aiken's recommendations are followed, which change would be most effective? a. Increasing staffing ratios to include more nurses of all levels of educational preparation on all shifts b. Employing bachelor's prepared nurses who participate in interprofessional rounds with attending physicians where their voices are heard c. Ensuring nurse managers and administrators have at minimum a Master's degree d. Encouraging all unlicensed assistive personnel to attend educational programs to be certified
The nurse is caring for a client who has been given one year to live. Which of the following is a useful nursing intervention to treat the anxiety of the client and family associated with receiving a terminal diagnosis?
1. Explore the client and family's history with other stressful life events and how successful coping was at that time 2. Teach the family that while talking with the client about death and dying is permissible, they should not allow the client to dwell on death 3. Supply information about the client's disease process and the expected trajectory of death only on a need to know basis 4. Encourage early pharmaceutical intervention with anti-anxiety and sedative medications
A nurse might elect to have a family present during CPR on a critically ill patient because it is likely to have which benefits? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Staff members are reminded of the patient's personhood. 2. The family may realize the seriousness of the patient's illness and understand the gravity of the situation. 3. Fewer lawsuits occur when the family members see the care given by the health care team. 4. The family may provide comfort and support to the patient. 5. The family can understand the expenses needed with the multitude of equipment used in critical care.