The Patient Is Admitted to the Pediatric Unit with Severe

question 1

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with severe pertussis.The nurse explains to the parents and the child that the patient will be treated with the use of:

• A)airborne precautions.
• B)standard precautions only.
• C)droplet precautions.
• D)contact isolation.

Understand the factors leading to job losses in various sectors in the United States.

Identify the causes of the current nursing shortage and legislative efforts to address it.

Recognize the trends toward hospital mergers and the reason behind these mergers.

Understand the challenges faced by uninsured or underinsured Americans in accessing healthcare.

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Job Demands

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