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Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions.Which
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b. Ensures that all the clients 6 t 6 t 6 t 6 t 6 t basic needs are met 6 t 6 t 6 t
c. Tells the client and family 6 t 6 t 6 t 6 t 6 t about all upcoming tests 6 t 6t 6t 6 t
d. Thoroughly orients the client 6 t 6t 6 t 6 t and family to the room 6 t 6 t 6 t 6 t
ANS: A 6 t
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DIF: Understanding/Comprehension
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KEY: Patient-centered care| culture MSC: Integrated
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2. A nurse is caring for a postoperative client on the surgical unit. The clients
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blood pressure was 142/76 mm Hg 30 minutes ago, and now is 88/50
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6 t mm Hg. What action by the nurse is best?
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The purpose of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)
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6RRT. Changes in blood pressure, mental status, heart rate,
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primary care provider should be notified, but this is not the priority
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3. A nurse is orienting a new client and family to the inpatient unit. What information
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6t does the nurse provide to help the client promote his or her ownsafety?
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b. Have the client 6 t 6 t 6 t monitor hand 6 t 6 t hygiene in caregivers. 6 t 6 t
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Each action could be important for the client
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