MC Why are clinical pathways beneficial? They are

A. Involve primarily nursing.
B. Multidisciplinary plans that incorporate best practice.
C. Intended to not require written documentation.
D. Only used for health promotion.


B. Multidisciplinary plans that incorporate best practice.

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a. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is becoming more popular because it provides early diagnosis. b. Screening for maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) levels is recommended between 10 and 12 weeks of gestation in order to give parents time to consider options. c. Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) is one of the multiple marker screen tests for Down syndrome. d. MSAFP is a screening tool only; it identifies candidates for more definitive procedures.

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The nurse is planning the care for a patient with acute pancreatitis caused by alcohol ingestion. Which of the following should be included in this patient's plan of care?

1. physical therapy consult for progressive ambulation 2. occupational therapy consult 3. preparation for pancreatic ultrasound 4. alcohol cessation counseling once stabilized

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You as a Westerner observe two Afghan women talking very loudly to each other in the hospital lobby. As a culturally competent nurse, you realize that the two women are:

A. Angry with each other. B. Expressing their affection for each other. C. Speaking at the same volume level as males from this cultural group would use. D. Trying to establish social dominance.

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Studies have shown that the use of antipyretics may prolong illness, but they do have benefits to the child with fever. Which of the following statements best explains the benefit of antipyretics?

A) They slow the growth of bacteria. B) They increase neutrophil production. C) They encourage T-cell proliferation. D) They help decrease fluid requirements.

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