Inability to breathe unless sitting upright is
A) occlusion.
B) decompensation.
C) infarction.
D) orthopnea.
D
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A nurse is frustrated about the lack of staffing for the shift. When one of the patients fell and broke a hip, the nurse documented the incident in the patient's chart. Which entry is the best way that the nurse should document what happened?
a. "Patient stated that fell while going to the bathroom. Physician notified." b. "Nobody available to answer call bell; patient got up on own and fell." c. "Patient fell because of unsafe staffing levels on unit." d. "Patient waited as long as possible but nobody there to help and fell."
Which statement best describes case management?
A) Clinical outcomes should occur within a prescribed time frame. B) Case managers do not provide care. C) Managed care practice is unit based. D) The goal is outcome management for every patient.
The nurse needs to take the blood pressure of a preschool boy for the first time. What action would be best in gaining his cooperation
a. Tell him that this procedure will help him get well faster. b. Take his blood pressure when a parent is there to comfort him. c. Explain to him how the blood flows through the arm and why the blood pressure is important. d. Permit him to handle the equipment and see the cuff inflate and deflate before putting the cuff in place.
Learner A is concerned about the clinical evaluation component of the nursing program. A peer could help alleviate anxiety by explaining that the purpose of clinical evaluation is to
a. assist the learner to identify strengths and areas needing improvement. b. provide constructive criticism related to poor performance behaviors. c. keep unsuitable persons from achieving licensure. d. help learners develop the ability to listen to negative comments about performance.