The nurse leading a social skills group is engaged in managing which environmental element?
a. Balance
b. Structure
c. Accountability
d. Risk management
B
By definition, the element of structure includes the schedule of planned therapeutic activities and groups. Balance refers to dependence–independence behaviors. Accountability and risk management are not identified elements of the therapeutic environment.
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A. Performing job analysis and redesign B. Hiring new employees C. Speaking on behalf of unit staff D. Resolving conflict
The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV medications. After infusing an IV antibiotic, the nurse assesses the IV site and finds it to be red and edematous, and the client is complaining of pain at the site
Which would the nurse document in the nursing notes regarding the infiltration? Select all that apply. 1. Incident report 2. Health care provider notification and any orders received 3. Amount of fluid infused per shift on the intake and output record 4. Size and location of erythematous area 5. Actions taken to correct the problem
When the nurse hangs an IV bag with Na+, K+, and Cl?, he is aware that ____ are being administered
1. nutrients 2. electrolytes 3. enzymes 4. vitamins
A woman has chosen the calendar method of conception control. During the assessment process, it is most important that the nurse:
1. obtain a history of menstrual cycle lengths for the last 6 to 12 months. 2. determine her weight gain and loss pattern for the previous year. 3. examine skin pigmentation and hair texture for hormonal changes. 4. explore her previous experiences with conception control.