The nurse attends interprofessional meetings to discuss the plan of care for a trauma patient who has been transferred to the medical-surgical unit. In what role is this nurse functioning?
A. Advocate
B. Team leader
C. Delegate
D. Caregiver
Answer: A
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The client asks the nurse what kind of over-the-counter medication she should have on hand for pain relief after she has a minor outpatient procedure
The nurse tells the client that the doctor will likely prescribe an opioid analgesic for the first week, but the client says she does not want to take anything addictive. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Over-the-counter medications will not be strong enough to manage your pain." 2. "The pain from this surgery is excruciating, and you will need a strong medication." 3. "What concerns do you have about taking opioid medications?" 4. "You need to trust that the doctor knows what's best for you."
A nurse is incorporating a cultural assessment into nursing care. Which assessment question by the nurse leads the supervisor to conclude that this nurse needs further education on cultural assessment?
A. What customs and traditions are important to you? B. What kind of insurance coverage do you have? C. When you are stressed or worried, what comforts you? D. Who in your family is important for support?
A group of college athletes from the volleyball team have reported concerns about the reports regarding their weight and nutritional status
The reports were based on BMI (body mass index) values. The team's healthcare provider that collected the data and sent the reports decided to change their recommendations based on which explanation? 1. BMI reports are best used for athletes who are engaging in bodybuilding activities. 2. BMI classifications should be used only on older adults. 3. BMI classifications do not take into account racial or physical variations. 4. Nutritional status of a college student should be evaluated using skinfold measurements.
The critical care nurse admitting a 55-year-old male with acute pancreatitis is aware that acute pancreatitis occurs when:
A) Toxic substances inflame the pancreas. B) The patient abuses alcohol. C) Viruses digest the pancreas. D) Pancreatic enzymes digest the pancreas.