The Nurse Defines a Clinical Guideline or Protocol as a

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse defines a clinical guideline or protocol as a

• A) Guideline to follow that replaces the nursing care plan.
• B) Document that assists the clinician in making decisions and choosing interventions for specific health care problems or conditions.
• C) Hospital policy designating each nurse's duty according to standards of care and a code of ethics.
• D) Prescriptive order form that individualizes the plan of care.

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Definitions:

Temperature Difference

The variation in temperature between two points, which can drive heat transfer or affect the performance of electrical components.

Primary Cell

A type of electrochemical cell that is designed to be used until the chemical reactions that fuel it are complete and cannot be reversed or recharged.

Secondary Cell

A type of electrical battery that can be recharged after discharge, such as a lithium-ion battery.

LeClanché Cell

An early type of wet cell battery consisting of a zinc anode, a manganese dioxide cathode, and an electrolyte of ammonium chloride.