What event caused the Department of Homeland Security to focus on natural disasters, as well as terrorism?
What will be an ideal response?
Hurricane Katrina
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Which of the following nursing activities demonstrates implementation of the AACN Standards of Professional Performance? (Select all that apply.)
a. Attending a meeting of the local chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses in which a continuing education program on sepsis is being taught b. Collaborating with a pastoral services colleague to assist in meeting spiritual needs of the patient and family c. Participating on the unit's nurse practice council d. Posting an article from Critical Care Nurse on management of venous thromboembolism for your colleagues to read e. Using evidence-based strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
A patient who had a total laryngectomy has a nursing diagnosis of hopelessness related to loss of control of personal care. Which information obtained by the nurse is the best indicator that this identified problem is resolving?
a. The patient lets the spouse provide tracheostomy care. b. The patient allows the nurse to suction the tracheostomy. c. The patient asks how to clean the tracheostomy stoma and tube. d. The patient uses a communication board to request "No Visitors."
Palpation
What will be an ideal response?
Islets of Langerhans are the millions of clusters of cells that are found throughout the pancreas
Indicate whether the statement is true or false