Which Action by the Nurse Working in the Emergency Department

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse working in the emergency department best demonstrates advocacy for better environmental quality?

• A)Improving prioritization skills for nurses in the ED
• B)Adapting practices in the ED to cultural needs of clients
• C)Revising policies for telephone triage to ensure better distribution of resources
• D)Ensuring that bandages and dressings are properly disposed according to protocol

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Definitions:

Medical Care

Professional services provided by healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and maintain physical and mental well-being.

Label for Symptoms

The process or action of identifying and naming symptoms experienced by an individual, often leading to diagnosis or recognition of a condition.

Catastrophize

The cognitive distortion of imagining the worst possible outcomes of a situation, often leading to increased anxiety and stress.

Personal Understanding

The individual's own comprehension and interpretation of a particular subject, situation, or experience based on their knowledge and experiences.