When researching complementary therapies, beginning practitioners would correctly learn which of the following?
a. All complementary therapies are ways to reward clients for positive attributes.
b. Empirical assessment of effectiveness is easily demonstrated.
c. Effectiveness is significantly affected by the practitioner's skill and technique.
d. Complementary therapies are samples of therapy provided free of charge.
C
Complementary therapies require skill and knowledge for effective use. Certain complementary therapies may require additional training and possible licensure or certification by the practitioner.
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The nurse manager is leading the monthly staff meeting for the professional nursing staff. Which statement, if made by this leader, is reflective of effective leadership? Select all that apply
1. ?I will assume responsibility for developing the mission and goals of the group.? 2. ?I have created an agenda that identifies the amount of time allotted for each step of the problem-solving process.? 3. ?I realize there will be dissension; however, I prefer that we not take time from our agenda to address it.? 4. ?The meeting will be called to order at noon and be adjourned in one hour.? 5. ?It is important that each of you is fully engaged in the decision-making process.?
The patient's wife is confused about the scheduling of a stent insertion. She says that she thought the angioplasty was surgery to fix her husband's heart problem. The nurse explains to her:
a. "The angioplasty was a failure, and so this procedure has to be done to fix the heart vessel." b. "The stent is inserted to enhance the results of the angioplasty, by helping to keep the vessel open and prevent it from closing again." c. "This procedure is being done instead of using clot-dissolving medication to help keep the heart vessel open." d. "The stent will remove any clots that are in the vessel and protect the heart muscle from damage."
When asked what qualities were most important for a successful change to be accomplished, nurse leaders identified which of the following?
A. Effective communication, recognition of staff welfare, and staff empowerment B. Tangible awards for participating staff, having some key people to argue against the change, and clearly setting target dates for implementation of the change process C. Staff unawareness, identifying the pre-dicted outcomes that would be generated from the change, and providing off-work time to discuss the change with the par-ticipating staff D. Clearly specified actions that would be taken regarding staff who would not par-ticipate, favoritism toward all participating staff, and an evaluation plan for the change
A low air loss bed may be used with no sheets.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)