In a Rural Hospital,the Unit for Which You Are Charge

question 2

Multiple Choice

In a rural hospital,the unit for which you are charge nurse has a particularly busy morning.A 52-year-old patient is complaining of left-sided chest pain and a multiparous patient is about to deliver.A child with asthma is experiencing early signs of an attack.The other RN on the unit is a recent graduate who has not yet been orientated to the labor room and has limited cardiac nursing experience.An unlicensed assistant is available to assist.You must decide which patient situation you will take and where the new graduate RN's skills can best be used.Given the limitations in skills and experience,number of staff available,and time constraints,you must make a decision that involves:

• A) a higher order thinking process.
• B) selecting the best option for reaching a predefined goal.
• C) optimizing.
• D) satisficing.

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Definitions:

Eye Socket

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Lobotomy

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Medical Instrument

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