Which statement is true regarding legislated minimum staffing ratios?

A) They are mandated by federal law
B) They are required by 28 states
C) They are proposed to improve patient care
D) They are necessary to reduce costs


Answer: C) They are proposed to improve patient care

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If they don't get any other physical activity, by how many minutes do they fall short of most recommendations? ____________________ Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which action would the forensic nurse most likely take when implementing Hammer's definition of caring?

a. Utilizing intuition when assessing a client b. Providing self-care and care for the client c. Assuring that the client's basic needs are met d. Assessing the bio-psychosocial and spiritual characteristics of the client

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A Mexican American mother insists on using special candles to help her daughter's ear infection. The nurse asks the mother if she would also give her daughter antibiotics. This is called cultural

1. Accommodation 2. Repatterning 3. Brokering 4. Awareness

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Supportive behaviors help group members by

a. Setting time lines b. Giving directions c. Asking for input d. Solving problems

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