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.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
a) When leaning from a seated position, maintain a neutral spine. b) Avoid sitting with your spine ...
Use of combination therapy during tuberculosis therapy to avoid resistance.
Pineapples carry harmful insect shell insects, safe to eat?