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NURSING PRACTICE I: FOUNDATION OF NURSING PRACTICE SITUATION: Nursing is a profession. The nurse should have a background on the theories and foundation of nursing as it influenced what is nursing today. 1. Nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of the individuals, families, communities and the population. Thi...

OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING 1 Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are at the forefront of the rapidly changing healthcare system, filling myriad roles in organizations where they provide cost- effective, high- quality care. APRNs are found in virtually every area of the American healthcare system: clinics, hospitals, community health, government, administration, policy- making boards, and private practice. In addition, APRNs have expande...

Ch9 Question and answers rated A+ Ch. 58 AD A pharmaceutical company is conducting interviews with experienced nurses for the position of sales representative. Experience in which area is required for this position? - correct answer Pharmacology After working a night shift, the licensed practical/vocational nurse returns home and prepares to sleep. Which action should the nurse perform before going to sleep to promote daytime sleep? - correct answer Use a blackout shade or binds in t...

OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are at the forefront of the rapidly changing healthcare system, filling myriad roles in organizations where they provide cost- effective, high- quality care. APRNs are found in virtually every area of the American healthcare system: clinics, hospitals, community health, government, administration, policy- making boards, and private practice. In addition, APRNs have expanded practice into ...

NURSING PRACTICE I: FOUNDATION OF NURSING PRACTICE SITUATION: Nursing is a profession. The nurse should have a background on the theories and foundation of nursing as it influenced what is nursing today. 1. Nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of the individuals, families, communities and the population. This is ...

NURSING MSN 571 SYNCH SESSION 3| GRADED A Synch Session #3 1. The nurse prepares to administer a new prescription for bethanechol. Which diagnosis in the pts hx would prompt the nurse to consult with the prescriber before giving the drug? Asthma Bethanechol = muscarinic agonist. Parasympathomimetic. Decreases HR, N/V, increase salivation, opposite effects of fight or flight. Induces bronchospasm. Used for urinary retention. 2. The nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan (Imitrex) t...

LEADERSHIP 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for urinary retention. d. Obtain a provider’s prescription for a blood alcoho...

ordered is 3000 U SQ of heparin. Available is 5000 U per mL. How many mL will you give? - ANS 0.6 Which nursing action will be most helpful in decreasing the risk for drug-drug interactions in an older adult? - ANS have the patient bring all medications, supplements, and herbs to each appointment The nurse plans to complete a physical examination of an alert, older patient. Which adaptations to the examination technique should the nurse include? - ANS organize th...

HESI PN Practice Test 264 Questions with Verified Answers A male client admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the PN that he drank water last night. What intervention will the PN implement first? - CORRECT ANSWER Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken A client receives ondansetron prior to chemotherapy treatment.How should the PN evaluate this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the client for nausea or vomiting following the treatment During morning ro...

LEADERSHIP 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for urinary retention. d. Obtain a provider’s prescription for a blood alcoho...