63. A nurse is caring for a patient that is slow to arouse b…

63. A nurse is caring for a patient that is slow to arouse but alert and oriented times four with a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The nurse instructs the patient to notify the nurse before administering the next dose. At that time, a family member states they have been pushing the button because the patient appeared to be in pain. Which of the following statements describe what the nurse should say to the family?

53. A nurse recently accepted employment at a 500+ bed hospi…

53. A nurse recently accepted employment at a 500+ bed hospital as the Quality Management Director.  She has determined that education regarding performance improvement principles is a priority for hospital staff and the physicians.   Which of the following activities is least descriptive of an effective quality program?                                                                       

62. A patient on mechanical ventilation goes into respirator…

62. A patient on mechanical ventilation goes into respiratory distress with an oxygen saturation level of 89%, heart rate of 120 beats/minute, and increased agitation and restlessness. On auscultation, the lung sounds are diminished on one side. What is the priority nursing action the nurse should perform?