Many nurses enjoy the independence and creativity of being one of the few professional caregivers in a rural community. What might be a problem in this situation? Select all that apply
A. Feelings of being totally alone and isolated
B. Feelings of being overwhelmed with responsibility
C. No physicians to prescribe the nurse's responsibilities
D. No professional colleagues to offer support and consultation
E. No way to call upon information resources when questions arise
F. Standards of practice being different for rural areas and the nurse must learn new rules
ANS: A, B, D
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A patient who uses CPAP at home for sleep apnea and carbon dioxide retention is being mechanically ventilated for acute respiratory failure
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The nurse understands that desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is a natural hormone produced by the:
a. thyroid gland. c. adrenal gland. b. hypothalamus. d. posterior pituitary.
You are reviewing the data from several meta-analyses that addressed the most common causes of adverse drug reactions in the older adult. Which of the following would you find to be decreased and the most common cause of these problems in older adults?
1. Body fat content 2. Liver function 3. Renal function/clearance 4. Plasma albumin levels