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swpotter12

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Nurses make decisions in their practice every day. Which of the following are potential errors in this decision-making process? Select all that apply.
 
  A) placing emphasis on the last data received
  B) avoiding information contrary to one's opinion
  C) selecting alternatives to maintain status quo
  D) being predisposed to multiple solutions
  E) prioritizing problems in order of importance
  F) failing to use appropriate resources

Question 2

The nurse takes a patient's vital signs and finds the pulse rate to be 120 beats/min. What would the nurse do next to interpret and analyze this pulse rate?
 
  A) Compare the patient's pulse rate to the standard range.
  B) Notify the patient's healthcare provider.
  C) Document the pulse in the appropriate chart page.
  D) Ask another nurse to verify the pulse rate.


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ambernicolefink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, F

Answer to Question 2

A


swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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