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HCHenry

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on: Jul 8, 2018
To achieve nurse-sensitive care standards developed by the NQF, you advocate for which of the following in your health facility?
 
  a. Evidence-based practice to reduce the prevalence of pressure sores
  b. Implementation of informatics at the bedside
  c. Staff-manager conferences to review reporting of adverse medical events
  d. Patient councils to review food, recreation, and nurse-patient relations

Question 2

You notice that Sally, a student on your unit, is giving information to an anxious young teen who seems very uncertain about preparation for an upper GI series.
 
  After Sally leaves the room, you ask her how she thought her conversation with the patient went and:
 
  a. Encourage her to ask the patient if he has questions or concerns about the procedure.
  b. Advise her to consider providing the patient with more information.
  c. Suggest that she leave some brochures on the procedure with the patient.
  d. Suggest that she also provide teaching to the adolescent's parents.


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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The National Quality Forum (NQF) outlines nursing-centered intervention measures related to prevalence of pressure sores, ventilator-associated pneumonias, volunteer turnover, nursing care hours per day, and skill mix of staff.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The Five Steps to Safer Health Care for Patients includes the step of asking questions if there are doubts or concerns. The nurse can encourage patients to take a larger role in care by taking these steps and by providing patients with coaching in the steps.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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