Computerized simulators have proven to be a popular and effective technique to improve health care and prevent errors; however, implementation by schools and organizations has been slow
As this discussion continues, it is noted that deaths due to preventable errors continue to be at what level?
A) One-fourth of all deaths in the United States
B) One-fifth of all deaths in the United States
C) One-sixth of all deaths in the United States
D) One-third of all deaths in the United States
C
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The nurse conducting patient teaching for the parents about this medication will include which of the following statements? 1. "Photosensitivity is a problem with long-term use." 2. "This is one of the drugs found to be safe for long-term use." 3. "At the present time, there is limited information about this." 4. "There seems to be a better outcome when the higher dose is given at bedtime."
An older patient who lives at home has had several admissions to the hospital for infections and drug reactions over the last 18 months. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse identify as being appropriate for this patient?
A) Risk for Injury B) Risk for Infection C) Risk for Impaired Mobility D) Risk for Violence: Self-Directed
Planning for clients with mental illness is facilitated by understanding that under behavioral health
managed care, inpatient hospitalization is generally reserved for clients who a. are non compliant with medication at home. b. present a clear danger to self or others. c. develop new symptoms during the course of the illness. d. have no support systems in the community.
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with the early stages of septic shock. The nurse assesses the patient to be tachypneic, with a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/min
Arterial blood gas values assessed on admission are pH 7.50, CO2 28 mm Hg, HCO3 26 . Which diagnostic study result reviewed by the nurse indicates progression of the shock state? a. pH 7.40, CO2 40, HCO3 24 b. pH 7.45, CO2 45, HCO3 26 c. pH 7.35, CO2 40, HCO3 22 d. pH 7.30, CO2 45, HCO3 18