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Which of the following is a reason why we should be building “communities of practice” 

What does it mean to use a “competency based approach to supervision”?

What research approach was used in the provided article?  

What nursing action is a priority when transporting a patient receiving oxygen therapy?

What condition may cause both a risk of clotting and a risk of bleeding? 

Which patient is at the highest risk of experiencing severe bleeding?

Which type of intravenous (IV) catheter is most commonly used for blood transfusions?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When performing the first assessment, the nurse notices that the patient is receiving oxygen via a nasal cannula at 6L per minute and an order to keep oxygen saturations above 94%. The patient does not appear to have any increased work of breathing. The nurse contacts the provider to change the order based on what concern? 

A patient is being assessed for possible obstructive sleep apnea. What diagnostic test will be used and what is the diagnostic criteria?  Diagnostic test: [test] Diagnostic criteria: [criteria]

What nursing intervention is crucial for preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia?