When Should the Nurse Make Systematic Observations About a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

When should the nurse make systematic observations about a patient?

• A) When the patient has specific complaints
• B) With the first assessment of the shift
• C) Each time the nurse gives medications to the patient
• D) Each time the nurse interacts with the patient

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Definitions:

Pessimistic

Having a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Gantt Charts

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Flow Charts

Diagrams that depict the sequence of steps in a process, showing how tasks are interconnected and flow from one to the next.

Top-management Commitment

The dedication and involvement of an organization's highest-ranking officers in supporting and driving a project or strategy.