The nurse is working at a facility that is applying for Magnet® Recognition. The nurse recognizes that research supports Magnet® hospitals as having which direct effect on client care?
a. Longer lengths of stays
b. Higher nurse retention
c. Improved job satisfaction scores
d. Better patient outcomes
Ans: d. Better patient outcomes
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The nurse is preparing to give a patient on hemodialysis his first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. When will the nurse administer the second and third doses of this vaccine?
A) 1 and 2 months after the first dose B) 2 months and 4 months after the first dose C) 1 and 6 months after the first dose D) 6 months and one year after the first dose
Which rehabilitation team member plans patient care and establishes a routine for the patient?
A) the rehabilitative nurse B) the nursing assistant C) the physician D) the occupational therapist
Based on the importance of recognizing all the important elements for their role as part of the assaulted patient's context or environment of care, the nurse will:
a. Keep the family well informed of the patient's status and plan of care. b. Document the patient's statement for the purpose of future legal proceedings. c. Provide the staff with a detailed shift change report including the patient's state of mind. d. Notify the local police with updates concerning the patient's health status and verbal statements.