What percentage of patients who are admitted to a critical care unit actually die on that unit?

A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%


A

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1. Internet web sites 2. Advertisements in professional journals 3. Employee referrals 4. Job fairs

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The nursing assistant practices medical asepsis by

A. wearing gloves for all patient contact. B. sterilizing equipment after each use. C. following the guidelines for handwashing. D. wiping environmental surfaces daily.

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Implementing a treatment plan that includes mecamylamine requires monitoring the patient for:

A. mental depression. B. suicidal ideation. C. depression of the cardiovascular system. D. neuropsychiatric effects such as hostility.

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