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What is the term for injury to a person or the person’s property that gives rise to a basis for a legal action against the person who caused the damage?

A nurse discovers a patient on the floor. The patient states they fell out of bed, they could not reach the call light, and no one answered when they yelled. After checking the patient for injuries, the nurse addresses this adverse event and wants to bring resolution. What is an appropriate action by the nurse?

Which form of multidose medication begins to lose its potency once dissolved?

A charge nurse is trying to determine whether they can delegate an LPN to give blood to a patient. Which sources should she explore?

A laboratory report listed the following four results: bilirubin (0.2),  creatnine (1.46) creatinine (0.09), and albumin (0.75).  Identify the smallest amount.

A client’s medication contains 650 mg per ounce.  What percentage of this dosage does 375 mg represent?

What is the primary purpose of quality improvement in nursing practice?

The patient receives an initial dose of medicine at 6:15 PM while in the physician’s office. The physician orders the medication to be taken every 6 hours. The patient should be told to take the next dose at __________ (Use military time/24 hr clock time)

A client reports drinking 30% of a 16-oz bottle of orange juice.  How many ounces did the client drink?

Which of the following best describes the concept of informed consent in nursing practice?