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When observing a staff nurse developing a plan of care, the charge nurse recognizes which of the following as a source of diagnostic error?

Which of the following is most clear in communicating about a patient’s pain.

The registered nurse (RN) tells the client that she will return in 30 minutes to provide him the ordered pain medication. The RN follows through and administers the pain medication when stated. To which ethical principle has the nurse shown commitment?

The nurse is caring for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to opioid use. The patient outcome is to have ‘regular’ bowel movements. Which statement indicates successful implementation of the care plan?

The physician orders Cefizox 0.6g IM every 6hrs for a patient with Klebsiella Pneumonia. The pharmacy dispenses the medication as Cefizox 2g powder. The reconstitution directions state to add 6mL of sterile water to have a concentration of 1.2g/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer with each dose?

Which of the following is the first step in evidence-based practice?

What material is commonly used to raise the pH of acidic soils?

What does soil pH primarily measure?

Which of the following helps to acidify soil for acid-loving plants?

Which process in soil management reduces soil alkalinity over time?