Edged Essays

Mr. J is an 85-year-old man recently discharged from the hospital for a partial bowel obstruction that was surgically repaired. His wife is getting ready to serve him eggnog made with raw eggs. What would be the most effective way to determine if the client consumed any contaminated food? Group of answer choices Inquire about…

Mr. P has brought his 35-year-old husband who has a history of AIDS to the ambulatory care clinic for treatment of a sudden onset of headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. You should (select all that apply): Group of answer choices Inquire about food practices in the home. Document all food consumed during the…

Which of the following is the overall goal of a quality improvement project? Which of the following is the overall goal of a quality improvement project? Application of best evidence to clinical decision making Produce generalizable new knowledge Enhance quality of care by evaluating the effect of a specific action Combine the wisdom of experts…

Ms. O is a 76-year-old retired schoolteacher who has been admitted to a long-term care facility after surgical repair of a fractured hip. While performing the Mini Nutrition Assessment for Ms. O, to calculate the most accurate body mass index (BMI), you would use the client’s height: Group of answer choices As determined in the…

What constitutes a social media-based breach of patient/client confidentiality and privacy? Referring to your regulatory body for nursing and provincial privacy legislation, what evidence can you apply? Answer the following questions and provide Stephan with some concrete and constructive information about this situation. Case Scenario Stephan is a new RPN graduate working full-time in a…

Describe how you gathered information on any health issues impacting the students in the community. Discuss: ● What the health issue was ● How it has the potential to impact students ● How you used this information to assist you in maintaining the health and wellbeing of your students ● The communication skills you used…

Discuss and describe the strategies you will use to respond to emotional expressions of colleagues and stakeholders when implementing a change in procedure or practice. List responses from others, which anyone in the team might find challenging and describe how you could respond to these in a way that builds trust, respect and connection.

How will you assure an ethical and protective process for all involved in implementation of a pre-procedure call program, impact Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) quality rates for bowel preparation project, including patients and other stakeholders?

You are a registered nurse (RN) in a medical-surgical unit. The safety committee has identified an increased number of medication errors when nurses are working 12-hour shifts. A recent study showed that nurses working 8 hours rather than 12 hours made fewer medication errors; based on those results, the administration is considering having RNs work…