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frankwu

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Gwen is a registered nurse who works on a busy orthopedic unit. She is responsible for caring for six patients on her day shift with the help of Mike, a nursing assistive personnel (NAP).
 
  Gwen begins her shift by discussing patients with Mike and delegating appropriate tasks that are in Mike's job description. This is an example of which of the following American Nurses Association Standards of Practice? A. Research
  B. Resource utilization
  C. Quality of Practice
  D. Education

Question 2

A nurse assesses a patient who has developed a febrile state. The nurse recalls that chills and shivers involve an alteration of the set point located in the:
 
  A. medulla.
  B. brainstem.
  C. hypothalamus.
  D. limbic system.


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akemokai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The definition of resource utilization by the ANA Standards of Practice is that the registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.

Answer to Question 2

C
The medulla contains the cardiac, vasomotor, and respiratory control centers. The brainstem controls motor, sensory, and reflex functions for the body. The limbic system is associated with feelings and emotions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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