When reviewing the literature about the prevalence of impaired nursing practice, which factor is suggested?
A) Studying the patterns of abuse
B) Determining actual numbers
C) Focusing on short-term outcomes
D) Attempting to dispute the problem's existence
A
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A) Cataracts B) Nearsightedness C) Farsightedness D) Conjunctivitis
A mental disorder or syndrome that is unintentionally caused in a patient by a clinician or practitioner is called:
A. iatrogenic B. tautological fallacy C. anterograde syndrome D. symptom substitution
A nurse is providing health education for a group of older adults about the risks of developing coronary heart disease. Which of the following group members is at highest risk?
a. Takes a beta-blocker for hypertension b. Has a total cholesterol level of 201 c. Doesnt participate in any form of regular physical activity d. Has a family history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Of the five caring processes described by Swanson, which describes "knowing the patient"?
A) Anticipating the patient's cultural preferences B) Determining the patient's physician preference C) Establishing an understanding of a specific patient D) Gathering task-oriented information during assessment