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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?

A 50 year old female has contracted a viral illness that has caused intense vomiting over the last 8 hours. Due to the short nature of the illness, her body has not yet had time to compensate for the any losses created by the vomiting. What is her anticipated blood gas result?  PaCO2 pH HCO3 [PaCO2] [pH] [HCO3]