In the quality-caring model, the concept of quality is defined as a dynamic, nonlinear characteristic that is influenced by caring relationships
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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A 37-year-old woman has a 10 pack-year smoking history and has been using oral contraceptives for the past 2 years. The nurse should plan health education interventions in the knowledge that this patient faces an increased risk of
A) osteoporosis. B) dementia. C) myocardial infarction. D) deep vein thrombosis.
The nurse manager is challenged to find an innovative way to adequately staff the unit and provide quality nursing care. Which ability would be most useful to the nurse in this situation?
1. Creativity 2. Problem solving 3. Brainstorming 4. Decision making
An older patient has fallen twice in the hospital in the last 2 days. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Request restraint orders from the provider. b. Assess the patient for undiagnosed illness. c. Remind the patient to call for help getting up. d. Have a family member stay with the pa-tient.
A 34-year old patient with chronic hepatitis C infection has several medications prescribed. Which medication requires further discussion with the health care provider before administration?
a. Ribavirin (Rebetol, Copegus) 600 mg PO bid
b. Pegylated ?-interferon (PEG-Intron, Pegasys) SQ daily
c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg PO every 4 hours PRN itching
d. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) 50 mg PO every 6 hours PRN nausea