A director of a emergency department (ED) comes in and immed…
A director of a emergency department (ED) comes in and immediately goes to their office. The director only leaves their office to attend meetings. The director communicates with staff through email only. What type of management style does this director demonstrate?
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A client is admitted to the emergency department (ED) complaining of a racing heart rate. The ED nurse places the client on the monitor in the room. The client is in a regular, wide complex rhythm with a rate of 190 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 114/68 mm Hg. What will the nurse prepare to do first?
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A hospital prepares to receive large numbers of casualties from a community disaster. The charge nurse is instructed to identify clients appropriate for discharge. Which of the following clients will the charge nurse identify as appropriate for discharge or transfer to another facility?
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