A nurse receives report that a patient’s pain is 4/10. Upon entering the room, the patient is laughing and talking on the phone with no visible signs of distress. Applying critical thinking in nursing judgment, what is the best immediate action?
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true/false the inferior rectus is an extrinsic muscle of…
true/false the inferior rectus is an extrinsic muscle of the eye that depress and adducts the eyes
Participating in a professional development seminar on a new…
Participating in a professional development seminar on a new electronic health record system after graduation and seeking a specialty certification are examples of which core tenet of professional nursing?
In the context of Evidence-based Practice (EBP), a nurse for…
In the context of Evidence-based Practice (EBP), a nurse formulates the PICOT question: “In [P] adult patients with new-onset Type 2 Diabetes, how does [I] weekly group education compared to [C] one-on-one education affect [O] blood glucose control over [T] six months?” What does the component [C] represent?
A nurse is caring for a patient post-stroke who has new, mil…
A nurse is caring for a patient post-stroke who has new, mild difficulty ambulating and bathing independently. The care plan includes assisting the patient to regain their ability to perform these tasks. This approach aligns best with which nursing theorist’s work?
When documenting care in an Electronic Health Record (EHR),…
When documenting care in an Electronic Health Record (EHR), which action by the nurse is a best practice to promote effective communication and reduce errors?
Which security measure is most critical for a nurse to ensur…
Which security measure is most critical for a nurse to ensure data confidentiality when accessing an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is know…
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is known to cause severe side effects but is necessary to treat a life-threatening infection. The nurse weighs the risk of harm against the benefit of treatment. This is an application of which two ethical principles?
What are Thompson’s Principles of Legislative Ethics? Select…
What are Thompson’s Principles of Legislative Ethics? Select all that apply
Which of the following best describes “the power of the purs…
Which of the following best describes “the power of the purse”?