Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
The best defense against a lawsuit is to provide compassionate and competent nursing care. Carrying malpractice insurance is prudent, but it will not avoid a lawsuit. Spending time with patients and answering call lights quickly will not necessarily help avoid a lawsuit.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
Case management is a cost-effective method of care. Focused nursing, team nursing, and primary nursing are not cost-effective methods of delivering care that allow the LPN/LVN to work with the RN to meet patient needs.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
The functional structure of the peripheral nervous system. (A) Afferent or sensory neurons carry sen
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
a) Lunge with your legs open to the table. b) Avoid lunging with your legs close to table.