During a splenectomy, the first closing count should be taken during closure of the:
a. peritoneum
b. subcutaneous fat
c. fascia
d. muscle

The concave notch in the kidney is referred to as the: a. hilum b. medulla c. calyx d. cortex

Which of the following is an irigation catheter used after transurethral prostatic surgery? a. ureteral stent b. three-way foley c. robinson d. malecot

The registered nurse working in thè cardiac care clinic is tasked with implementing quality improvement measures. to educate the dlinic staff, the nurse plans an in-service program to introduce concepts of quality improvement and evidence-based practice. additionally, the role of the case manager will be included in the presentation. the nurse plans on nursing care of the patient with congestive heart failure as a template and prepares sample clinical pathways care maps and multidisciplinary action plans. a. describe how clinical pathways are used to coordinate care of caseloads of patients. b. what is the role of the case manager in evaluating a patient's progress? c. what are examples of evidence-based practice tools used for planning patient care?