A nurse is respected by peers for clinical skills and effective interpersonal relationships. The nurse has studied diabetic patient educational needs and consults with several units. What type of power does this nurse possess?

Which of the following would be a contraindication for the use of estrogen hormonal replacement for a 50 year-old female with symptoms of menopause?

The 54 year old female is prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms. Which secondary health screening should the nurse recommend?

During change-of-shift report, the nurse learns that a patient with a head injury has  posturing to noxious stimulation. Which positioning shown in the accompanying figure will the nurse expect to observe?  

Which information will the nurse include for a patient contemplating a cochlear implant?

The nurse is preparing to admit a newly diagnosed patient experiencing tonic- clonic seizures. What could the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 

A nurse is teaching nursing students about issues that keep nursing from becoming a profession of choice. The nurse knows that the teaching has been effective when one of the nursing students states

Which information will the nurse prioritize in planning preoperative teaching for a patient undergoing a Roux-en-gastric bypass? Indicate if the information is indicated (necessary), contraindicated (could be harmful), or nonessential (not necessary).  Answers may be used more than once or not at all.

The nurse is preparing for his fifth annual performance evaluation. Which actions show preparation for the meeting? Select all that apply.  

Which serologic studies would be done to evaluate rheumatoid arthritis (select all that apply)?