The LPN/LVN makes nursing decisions based on critical thinking and
1. Scientific data
2. Opinions
3. Judgements
4. Assumptions
5.
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Rationale 1: Evidence based practices is a problem solving approach that involves conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about client care.
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A 15-year-old boy who has been taking dextroamphetamine for the treatment of ADHD has been experiencing a depressed mood and a sense of hopelessness
He confides in the school nurse that he has begun taking his stepfather's antidepressant to improve his mood. After immediately phoning the boy's stepfather, the nurse learns that the drug in question is phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse should recognize that this combination of drugs creates a serious risk of what health problem? A) Cardiac dysrhythmia B) Hypertensive crisis C) Nephrotoxicity D) Hypokalemia
A patient is being evaluated for liver disease. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect to be conducted for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. serum sodium 2. serum potassium 3. alkaline phosphatase 4. alanine aminotransferase 5. aspartate aminotransferase
When the nurse assesses the client's blood sugar, what is the term for the type of skill the nurse is using?
A) Technical B) Therapeutic C) Interactional D) Adaptive
Creating an EBP culture is an example of contribution at the
a. organizational level. b. individual nurse level. c. regional level. d. international level.