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During a physical assessment, the nurse closes and door and provides drape to promote privacy. The nurse is performing her role as a/an: A. Advocate B. Communicator C. Change agent D. Caregiver - D. Caregiver The role of a nurse as caregiver helps client promote, restore and maintain dignity, health and wellness by viewing a person holistically. As an advocate the nurse intercedes or works on behalf of the client. Identifying the need and problems of the client and communicating it to ot...

The two American Civil war nurses that were active with the underground railroad and slave safety and care were: Select one: A. Clara Barton and Dorthea Dix B. Hannah Fidelity and Sonya Bathe C. Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth - C. Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth The four curricular organizers for the Cedarville University nursing program are: Culture, Godly Living, Select one: A. Care and Idea Formation B. Patient Satisfaction and Transformation of Knowledge C. Information Manag...

What are the effects of historic, political, social & economic events on the development of nursing? - Historic, political, social, and economic events all have a very big influence on nursing. Contributions to these influences include wars, women`s rights, technology, legislation,etc. Without all of these influences, as well as many more, nursing would not be what it is today. Florence Nightingale - Established sanitary nursing care units. Founder of modern nursing. began professional edu...

Medicare - Component of social safety net, provision of hospital and medical insurance, funded by taxation Principles of the Canada Health Act (1984) - Public administration Comprehensiveness Universality Accessibility Portability Governance of Health Care - Provincial and Territorial Federal Professional Palliative Care - Complex illness, hospice care Curative Care - Existing health problem Rehabilitative Care - Getting back to normal Primary Care - Doctors, first care point Secon...

A patient who is taking lithium must undergo regular monitoring of what? - Blood lithium level because the margin between therapeutic and toxic levels is narrow (0.5- 1.5 mEq/L) Early signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include.. - anxiety anorexia tremors insomnia They may begin up to 8 hours after the last alcohol intake Al-Anon is a support group for.... - families of alcoholics The nurse shouldn't administer chlorpromazine (Thorazine) to a patient who has ingested alcohol beca...

Apprenticeship - Learning by doing Nursing Process - Assessment, Nursing Diagosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation Nursing Art vs. Science - Initially, nursing was an art- it consisted of certain acts of care skillfully, with intuition and creativity. Over time, a scientific base was combined with the art of nursing. From this body of knowledge, the nurse can choose interventions that are most likely to produce desired outcomes for the patient Founded the American Red Cross - Clara Bu...

Saint Joseph's College and Nursing Program Accreditations - The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Maine Board of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Outcomes - 1: Professionalism Demonstrates professional behaviors in appearance and demeanor: uses legal and ethical principles; acts accountable in role as: advocate, collaborator, teacher, team member and leader; integrates research into practice; and becomes an independent learner. 2: Holistic Care Demonstrates...

Define the nursing process - a systematic problem solving approach toward providing individualized nursing care. What is NANDA-I - North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International What are the characteristics of the nursing process? - 1-framework for care to indiv, families, & communities 2-orderly & systematic 3-interdependent 4-provides specific care for the indiv, fam, & comm 5- client centered 6-appropriate for use throughout lifespan 7-used in ALL settings What are the step...

During which of the five steps int he nursing process does the nurse determine whether outcomes of care are achieved? A. Implementation B. Evaluation C. Planning D. Analysis - B. Evaluation When considering the nursing process, the word "observe" is to "assess" as the word "explore" is to which of the following words? A. Plan B. Analyze C. Evaluate D. Implement - B. Analyze Which statement is related to the concept that is central to the nursing process? A. It is dynamic rathe...

Assessing - Collect data; Organize data; Validate data; Document data Diagnosing - Analyze data; Identify health problems, risks, and strengths; Formulate diagnostic statements Planning - Prioritize problems/diagnoses; Formulate goals/desired outcomes; Select Nursing Interventions; Write nursing interventions Implementing - Reassess the client; Determine the nurse's need for assistance; Implement the nursing interventions; Supervise delegated care; Document nursing activities Evaluating ...