An Emergency Department Manager in a Rural Hospital Wants to Investigate

question 5

Multiple Choice

An emergency department manager in a rural hospital wants to investigate "telestroke" processes.Which actions by the nurse manager would best facilitate this process? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Collaborate with pharmacy on supplies of appropriate drugs.
• B) Discuss store-and-forward capabilities with radiology.
• C) Install special telephone lines for live consultations.
• D) Investigate the possibility of acquiring robotic technology.
• E) Request funding for interactive live videoconferencing.

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Definitions:

Futile

Efforts that are pointless or unsuccessful, especially in the context of medical treatments with no hope of success.

Ventilator Support

The use of a mechanical ventilator to assist or take over the breathing process for a patient who is unable to breathe adequately on their own.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs.

Ethical Principle

Fundamental guidelines that help in making decisions based on moral considerations, often applied in healthcare to ensure patient welfare and justice.