Patient surveys reveal that patients do not know which caregiver is the registered nurse (RN). A task force consisting of nursing staff is formed to develop a plan to address this issue
Many ideas are discussed to reinforce the role of the professional nurse and to make it easy for patients to recognize the RN, such as changing the dress code. Decisions resulting from this task force will mostly reflect the: a. goals.
b. mission.
c. subculture.
d. values.
C
The culture of the unit or subculture of the institution is evident in policies, unit norms, dress code and appearance, environment, communication, and teamwork.
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A) Irrigate the Foley with 30 mL normal saline. B) Notify the physician and continue to monitor the hourly urine output closely. C) Decrease the IV fluid rate and massage the patient's abdomen. D) Have the patient sit in high-Fowler's position.
During a prenatal education class, an expectant mother tells the group about a friend whose blood pressure became so high during pregnancy that she had to be admitted to hospital
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in response to this? A) "A large increase in blood pressure is a normal part of the changes in blood circulation that accompany pregnancy." B) "By avoiding salt, staying active, and minimizing weight gain, you can prevent this during your pregnancy." C) "Essentially, experts don't really know why so many pregnant women develop high blood pressure." D) "I'm sure this was hard for your friend, but rest assured that it won't affect your baby even if it affects you."
After teaching a group of students about pelvic organ prolapse, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies leiomyomas as which of the following?
A) Cysts B) Pelvic organ prolapse C) Fistula D) Fibroid
________ is set of disorders that cause periodic seizures.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).