The Institute of Medicine (2011) Future of Nursing Report recommends:
A. Strengthening scope of practice barriers for nurses
B. Achieving higher levels of nursing education and training through an improved online educational system
C. Increasing the proportion of nurses with a BSN to 80% by the year 2020
D. Preparing nurses to respond to changes in health care in the US
Ans: C. Increasing the proportion of nurses with a BSN to 80% by the year 2020
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A. Because of living in abject poverty B. Because of living in areas not accessible to the general population C. Genetic predisposition to these illnesses and conditions D. Health practices are conducive to these conditions
Clinical manifestations of inspiratory crackles, increased tactile fremitus, egophony, and whispered pectoriloquy are indicative of which respiratory condition?
a. Chronic bronchitis b. Emphysema c. Pneumonia d. Asthma
The 93-year-old woman with chronic back pain is found crying. When the nurse approaches, the patient says, "I know you can't do anything more, but I hurt so bad." The nurse's best intervention would be to:
a. bring pain medication when it is time for it. b. assure the patient that the pain medication will take effect soon. c. touch the patient's shoulder and sit quietly without speaking. d. distract the patient by offering a sip of water.
The nurse is aware that pin care for a client with an external fixation should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use a new gauze pad over all pins. b. Do not remove any crust from around the pin site. c. Report an increase in fever to 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit. d. Remove drainage from pin site. e. Monitor for redness, swelling, purulent drainage, or pain. f. Apply a clean, moist dressing.