Author Question: The nurse cared for Senator Bill Smith while he was hospitalized last year. The nurse now wishes to ... (Read 71 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse cared for Senator Bill Smith while he was hospitalized last year. The nurse now wishes to send him a letter supporting a bill that will be voted on in the current legislative session.

Which salutation should the nurse use in the letter? 1. Dear Senator:
2. Dear Bill:
3. Dear Sir:
4. To whom it may concern:

Question 2

For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which must be consulted and followed to reduce the likelihood of liability?

1. The American Nurses Association By-Laws
2. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Rights
3. The regulations of the state nurse practice acts
4. The rules of the governing specialty organization

tanna.moeller · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The nurse should use a professional manner in the letter.
Rationale 2: The nurse should not assume familiarity with the senator in this professional matter.
Rationale 3: The senator's correct title is Senator.
Rationale 4: The letter should be addressed specifically to the senator.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Nurses in each state are governed by their own states nurse practice act, and these regulations
must be consulted and followed. The ANA, NCSBN, and specialty organizations cannot make
rules or regulations differing from those in the nurse practice acts.