The family of your critically ill patient tells you that they have not spoken with the physician in over 24 hours and they have some questions that they want clarified
During morning rounds, you convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange for her to meet with the family at 4:00 PM in the conference room. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent? a. Advocacy and moral agency in solving ethical issues
b. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills
c. Collaboration with patients, families, and team members
d. Facilitation of learning for patients, families, and team members
C
Although one might consider that all of these competencies are being addressed, communication and collaboration with the family and physician best exemplify the competency of collaboration.
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a. The woman could be at increased risk for infection and lesions because of her chronic disease. b. With her diabetes, she has increased circulation to her foot, and it could cause severe bleeding. c. She is 75 years old and is unable to see; consequently, she places herself at greater risk for self-injury with the scissors. d. With her peripheral vascular disease, her range of motion is limited and she may not be able to reach the corn safely.
Which of the following techniques will the nurse implement to assess a patient's gait?
A) Instruct the patient to walk heal to toe for 15 to 20 steps. B) Instruct the patient to run in place for 15 to 20 seconds. C) Instruct the patient to walk away from the nurse for a short distance. D) Instruct the patient to balance on one foot for as long as possible.
A dose of dexamethasone 12 mg was administered to a client in preterm labor at 8:30 AM on March 12. The nurse knows that the next dose must be scheduled for:
a. 2:30 PM on March 12. b. 8:30 PM on March 12. c. 8:30 AM on March 13. d. 2:30 PM on March 13.
In order to complain about sexual harassment, must you have at least three witnesses?
A. Yes B. No