The Surgical Safety Checklist provides an opportunity to share information consistent with the concept of a shared mental model
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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Identification of the elements or steps of a quantitative study is part of which of the following steps in the critical appraisal process?
a. Analysis b. Comparison c. Comprehension d. Evaluation
Mr. S is an 84-year-old Hispanic with congestive heart failure (CHF). He comes into the clinic with complaints of lower extremity edema and shortness of breath that began three days ago
His weight today is 186 pounds, an increase of 12 pounds in 12 days. He has 1+ pitting edema in both lower extremities that extends to the knees. The nurse inquires about any variation in his daily routine and he informs her that his wife has been sick for about one week, and he has been making canned soup or sandwiches for their meals. The nurse suspects the problem is related to: 1. Inactivity due to his wife's illness. 2. Excess sodium from the canned soup and lunch meat. 3. Worsening cardiac ejection fraction due to age. 4. Water retention due to increased protein intake.
The surgeon assesses each client and weighs the surgical risk against the need for surgery. In some cases, surgery must be done despite the presence of risk factors. The nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a client who has an obesity issue
What is a possible complication that the nurse needs to incorporate into the client's nursing care plan with an obesity issue? A) Hypostatic pneumonia B) Dehydration C) Confusion D) Bleeding disorders
Which of the following principles should the nurse apply when planning nursing care for a client who was admitted after a suicide attempt?
1. Clients who attempt suicide and fail will not try again. 2. The more specific the plan, the greater the risk for suicide. 3. Clients who talk about suicide are less likely to attempt it. 4. Clients who attempt suicide and fail do not really want to die.