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A patient’s family does not know the patient’s end-of-life care preferences, but assumes that they know what is best for the patient under the circumstances. This assumption reflects:

Which statement by a patient with diabetes mellitus indicates an understanding of the medication insulin glargine (Lantus)?

Which action occurs primarily during the evaluation phase of the nursing process?

Which action best describes a sentinel event alert?

Which is primarily a developmental task of middle age?

A medical-surgical nurse, who is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of cancer, observes the patient becoming angry with the physicians and nursing staff. The best approach to diffuse the emotionally charged discussion is to:

It is hospital policy to assess and record a patient’s pulse before administering digoxin (Lanoxin). By auditing the nursing records to determine the frequency of compliance with this policy, the quality assessment and improvement committee is conducting

The nursing diagnosis for a patient with a myocardial infarction is activity intolerance. The plan of care includes the patient outcome criterion of:

A nursing department in an acute care setting decides to redesign its nursing practice based on a theoretical framework. The feedback from patients, families, and staff reflects that caring is a key element. Which theorist best supports this concept?

Which statement by a patient demonstrates an accurate understanding about herbal supplements?