One nursing scholar used a two-phase process for analysis and evaluation of theories and frameworks. In her view of analysis, she indicated a significant need to be nonjudgmental and detailed in examination of a theory. She further indicated a need for theory to be evaluated by unique focus, the metaparadigm of nursing. Which nursing scholar fits this description? a.

Barnum

b.

Meleis

c.

Fawcett

d.

Whal

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?

After examining mohammad and ordering and reviewing the results of an ecg test, dr. williams indicates that mohammad’s heart appears to be normal. what factors might be contributing to mohammad’s episodes of tachycardia?

Anurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about safe medication administration. the nurse should instruct that which of the following actions is included in the 6 rights of medication administration? a. verify dosage calculation with a second nurse. b. obtain a current list of the client’s medications. c. document medication prior to administration. d. compare a new prescription with an old prescription.