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What is the most effective method for a nurse to employ in order to gather information regarding a patient’s level of self-esteem?

Criteria for SSI infection with any type of incision (superfiscial, deep, or organ) without an implant is an infection that occurs with ______ days of the operation. 

The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client diagnosed with otitis media who is reporting ear pain. Which pain management intervention(s) should the nurse plan to implement?   Select all that apply.

A new grad nurse resident appears to be second-guessing himself and is constantly calling on the other nurses to double-check their plan of care or rehearse what they will say to the doctor before he calls on the patient’s behalf. This seems to be annoying some of the nurse’s coworkers. What is the nurse manager’s best response?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has just transferred from an intensive care unit and still has a long hospitalization ahead. Because of the complexity of care and the number of caregivers for this patient, the family members feel disconnected from their loved one and not part of the care team. Which interventions would demonstrate care by helping family members? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following nursing interventions related to the assessment or treatment of facial cellulitis is not appropriate?

What are risk factors for having a surgical site infection (select all that apply)?

A recent graduate resident nurse is collaborating with an experienced preceptor nurse to document assessment results. The new nurse observes that the physical therapist has documented in the chart that the patient is lazy and refused to engage in prescribed therapies this morning. The preceptor inquires about the possible reasons behind this statement. What would be the most appropriate explanation for this situation?

A nurse is implementing nursing care measures for patients with challenging communication issues. Which types of patients will need these nursing care measures? (select all that apply)

The American River College Student Nursing handbook addresses professionalism of student nurses.  It is also listed as a core competency and learning outcome.  This document outlines professionalism as it is defined by state nursing boards.  Which of the following knowledge, skill or attitude would you expect to find in this document?  (Select all that apply)