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While Magnet status can enhance a hospital's reputation and attract patients, the primary purpose of seeking Magnet status is to acknowledge and validate the quality of nursing care, rather than primarily serving as a marketing tool.

While Magnet status may contribute to attracting highly qualified nursing staff, the primary focus is on recognizing and promoting excellence in patient care, not specifically on the recruitment of nurses with a particular educational background.

Magnet status is not primarily focused on the breadth of services a facility provides. Instead, it is centered on the quality and excellence of nursing care.
The designation does not necessarily indicate the quantity or variety of services offered by a healthcare facility.

Waiting until the end of the second week may lead to further issues and does not actively address the current challenges the orientee is facing.

Informing the supervisor without directly addressing the nurse may not be the most supportive or proactive approach.

Talking to the orientee about working in a less stressful environment may not be the most proactive step at this point. Providing support and guidance within the current work environment is a more immediate solution.

The assessment is the client's signed power of attorney and a home medication list, which are important documents that indicate the client's wishes and potential drug interactions. While the client's healthcare power of attorney is important information, the reason for admission should be provided first to give context to the situation.

The recommendation is the nurse's suggestion for further diagnostic tests, interventions, or referrals based on the situation, background, and assessment. The currently prescribed medications are relevant, but the primary reason for admission should be communicated first to establish the context of the client's condition.

The background is the fall at home as the reason for admission, which explains the possible cause of the confusion and the loss of consciousness. This comes after the situation which is the increasing confusion.

Reminding the client about new treatments does not address the refusal to write do-not-resuscitate instructions and may not be the most appropriate action.

While facilitating a palliative care meeting is important for addressing end-of-life care, it doesn't directly address the provider's refusal to write do not-resuscitate instructions.

Providing the healthcare provider with a copy of the client's bill of rights may not be the most effective action in this situation.

The client post triple coronary bypass with serosanguinous drainage in one chest tube requires attention but is not the highest priority based on the information provided.

The client with diabetic ketoacidosis and a blood glucose level of 195 mg/dl (10.8 mmol/L) needs immediate attention due to the elevated glucose level but the client with a pneumothorax and low oxygen saturation takes precedence.

The client with an Ileal conduit and scant blood in the drainage pouch is a concern but not as urgent as the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.

The initial administration of the opioid analgesic is appropriate as long as the nurse adheres to the prescription made.

Administering naloxone via IV is an appropriate intervention to reverse the effects of opioid toxicity. It is not the focus of counseling in this scenario.

Documentation of the client's respiratory rate is essential for monitoring, and there is no indication that the documentation was inappropriate.

Vital signs within the normal range two hours after receiving morphine do not indicate an immediate need for intervention by a registered nurse.

Changing a fentanyl transdermal patch is a routine procedure and can be safely performed by a practical nurse.

A postoperative client reporting incisional pain requires assessment, but the pain level alone does not indica

Recording the client's pulse volume distal to the IV site is a nursing responsibility as it involves an assessment of circulation.

Disposing of the IV tubing after the infusion is discontinued is a nursing responsibility to ensure proper disposal and prevent contamination.

Teaching the client about the need to keep the extremity elevated involves patient education and is within the scope of nursing practice.

Paging a chaplain on call can be a supportive measure, but it might not address the immediate need for communication and coordination with the family.

Allowing each family member to ask a question one at a time may not be the most effective approach when dealing with multiple and repetitive questions.

Requesting the healthcare provider to speak with the family might be appropriate, but it could take time, and the immediate need is to establish effective communication.