A nurse is caring for a patient who has complications related totype 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse researches new proceduresto care for foot ulcers when developing a plan of care for thispatient. Which QSEN competency does this action represent?a. Patient-centered careb. Evidence-based practicec. Quality improvementd. Informatics

A nurse working in a long-term care facility uses properpatient-care ergonomics when handling and transferringpatients to avoid back injury. Which action should be thefocus of these preventive measures?a. Carefully assessing the patient care environmentb. Using two nurses to lift a patient who cannot assistc. Wearing a back belt to perform routine dutiesd. Properly documenting the patient lift

A professional nurse with a commitment to social justice ismost apt to:a. Provide honest information to patients and the publicb. Promote universal access to health carec. Plan care in partnership with patientsd. Document care accurately and honestly

Define advocacy. How can nurses get involved in advocacy? How can a nurse/nursing student practice advocacy? What steps/process should a nurse take to get involved in patient advocacy?

Nurse KJ is revising a client's care plan. During which step of the nursing process does such revision take place? Assessment Evaluation Planning Implementation

Interview several experienced nurses and ask them what quali-ties make for the best nursing leaders. Reflect on your personal experience in groups (e.g., within your family, church, school,community). Identify the roles you characteristically assumeand what qualities you bring to the group (e.g., enthusiasm,positive thinking, vision, self-direction). Consider whether thosequalities will serve you well in professional nursing groups andsituations. Are there new qualities you need to develop if youwant to become an effective nurse leader? Why?

NCLEX practice: The nurse in charge identifies a patient’s responses to actual or potential health problems during which step of the nursing process? A. Assessment B. Nursing diagnosis C. Planning D. Evaluation

Which of the following statements concerning the nursing process is accurate?     The steps of the nursing process are separate entities. The steps of the nursing process are separate entities. The nursing process is nurse-oriented. The nursing process is nurse-oriented. The nursing process comprises four steps to promote patient well-being. The nursing process comprises four steps to promote patient well-being. The nursing process is nursing practice in action.

Describe ways in which nurses can use selected complementary and alternative therapies for self- care and health promotion.