Practice A Remediation NURSING 103

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Practice A Remediation NURSING 103 A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and is deciding between two treatment options. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "Le... t's talk about the benefits of each treatment." - Talking about the benefits of each treatment option supports the right of the client to make decisions regarding her treatment and encourages comparison of the treatments. A charge nurse is observing a nurse perform a sterile dressing change for a client. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse identify as appropriate sterile technique? The nurse places the sterile package with the top flap opening away from her. - The nurse should place the sterile package on a flat surface so that the top flap opens away from her. This prevents the contents of the sterile package from becoming contaminated. A charge nurse is discussing issues with a staff nurse. When evaluating statements by the staff nurse, the charge nurse should recognize that which of the following reflects an intrapersonal conflict? "I'm not sure whether I want to apply for the unit manager's position or start a family this year." - The nurse's statement indicates an intrapersonal conflict because the nurse is struggling with competing personal and professional values and desires. A nurse in the emergency department is performing triage for a group of clients following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider assess first? A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement. - A client who has asymmetry of the thorax likely has a tension pneumothorax and requires immediate intervention for survival; therefore, when using the survival approach to client care, the nurse should request the provider to assess this client first. A charge nurse is managing conflict with a staff nurse who does not agree with the client assignment. Which of the following statements is an example of using the conflict resolution strategy known as smoothing? "You always complete your work on time and do a great job. I believe you can handle the assignment well." - The charge nurse is using smoothing as a conflict resolution strategy by complimenting or focusing on shared ideas to reduce the emotional component of the conflict. A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and is being admitted for surgery. Which of the following would promote safety when caring for this client? Placing the client in a room near the nurses' station. - The nurse should place the client in a room near the nurses' station and observe the client frequently to reduce the risk of injury. A nurse manager is reviewing the actions a staff nurse took when she observed smoke coming from a wastebasket in a client's room. The nurse manager should verify that the nurse acted appropriately when she performed which of the following actions first? Transported the client to the hallway. - The greatest risk to this client is injury from a fire; therefore, the first action the nurse should take using the RACE protocol is to remove the client from the area of danger. A charge nurse is leading a committee that is revising the policy for client discharge. After developing the initial plan, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Determine goals and objectives. - According to evidence-based practice, the nurse attempting to make a change or revision to a policy should first develop the initial plan and then determine goals and objectives. Objectives define strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. A nurse manager is presenting an in-service about preventing readmission of clients due to complications following joint replacement surgery. Which of the following leadership tasks is the nurse performing? Advocacy - The nurse acts as an advocate by promoting and protecting safety for staff and clients by providing information that allows staff to act autonomously. A charge nurse is supervising the care of several clients. Which of the following actions requires intervention by the charge nurse? A student nurse is photocopying his assigned client's diagnostic test results. - Photocopying diagnostic test results is a breach of the client's confidentiality and privacy. A nurse is teaching a client about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of teaching? "This means I have outlined my wishes for medication treatment." - The purpose of advanced directives is to outline the client's wishes if he becomes unresponsive. An RN delegates the task of obtaining the blood pressure of a client who is 2 hr [Show More]

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