Before Administering Botulinum Antitoxin to a Patient in the Emergency

question 18

Multiple Choice

Before administering botulinum antitoxin to a patient in the emergency department,it is most important for the nurse to

• A)obtain the patient's temperature.
• B)administer an intradermal test dose.
• C)document the neurologic symptoms.
• D)ask the patient about an allergy to eggs.

Appreciate the impact of personal experiences in foreign cultures on professional behavior and attitudes.

Identify the characteristics of high- and low-context cultures and their communication styles.

Define and differentiate between the concepts of political skill, meta-communication, finesse, and impression management.

Understand the mechanisms and effects of informal communication within organizations.

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Definitions:

Achievement Drive

A personal motivation to set and accomplish challenging goals, regardless of obstacles or difficulties.

Tenacity

The quality of being determined and persistent in achieving goals, despite facing difficulties or setbacks.

New Program

Initiative or set of organized activities introduced to meet certain objectives or address specific needs.

Era of Downsizing

A period characterized by a significant reduction in the workforce of organizations to cut costs and improve efficiency.