A nurse has recently completed a research study in a nursing center. Based on the historical pattern of research in nursing centers, what would likely have been the focus of this research?
a. The development and characteristics of nursing centers
b. The effects of nursing models of care in nursing centers
c. Client outcomes
d. Managed competition in nursing centers
A
Typically, descriptive data has been collected about clients, types of services, the financial sup-ports, and community relationships over the past three decades.
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1. Expect to be on a table that tilts 2. Expect to have a stiff neck or pain 3. Warmth is expected when the dye is injected 4. Expect to return home immediately after the test 5. Take nothing by mouth for 4 hours before the test
The nurse uses a closed-system endotracheal (ET) suctioning system for the client. Which does the nurse implement?
1. Insert catheter between ventilator cycles to avoid airway interference. 2. Insert catheter 10 inches and apply continuous suction during withdrawal. 3. Visualize black line in the catheter's sheath before completing procedure. 4. Withdraw suction and discard suction catheter after completing procedure.
When caring for a terminally ill client, the nurse determines that the client is nearing death because of what assessment findings?
1. Diarrhea. 2. Muscle spasms. 3. Slow, weak pulse. 4. Decreased blood pressure. 5. Cyanosis of the extremities.
The nurse is caring for a patient with fluid volume overload. Which physiological effect does the nurse most likely expect?
a. Increased preload b. Increased heart rate c. Decreased afterload d. Decreased tissue perfusion