The nursing assistant uses her senses to make observations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Individuals who are trained to help the registered nurse in the provision of patient-client care activities as delegated by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse are known as ____
a. Certified assistive personnel b. Health care assistive personnel c. Medical assistive personnel d. Unlicensed assistive personnel
Why would outcomes research use an entire database, rather than merely selecting a sample? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use of the whole database provides an analysis that addresses the entire patient population. b. Permission to use an entire data base implies that the entire data base must be studied. c. Small effect sizes and multiple variables demand huge samples, if statistical significance is to be achieved. d. Accurate determination of risk throughout the system is the focus of outcomes research. e. Cost is not an issue.
Your client has been diagnosed with heart problems. You can empower the client by:
1. helping the client develop, obtain, and use resources. 2. calling the local heart association to obtain information for the client. 3. referring the client for outpatient treatment. 4. waiting until the client requests help.
The patient is receiving bumetanide (Bumex) and asks the nurse, "What is all this about 'loops' in my medicine?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This medication reabsorbs potassium in the loop of Henle in your kidney. It is safer than other diuretics." 2. "This is a loop diuretic, which means it works in the proximal loop of your kidney. Not all diuretics work the same way." 3. "This is a loop diuretic, which refers to where it acts in your kidney. Not all diuretics work the same way." 4. "This medication blocks sodium reabsorption in what is known as Bowman's capsule. Not all diuretics work the same way."