The nurse mistakenly connects a client's tube feeding to the intravenous line. The
client consequently dies as a result of the nurse's action. Which conditions are present
in this scenario to prove that a negligent act occurred? Select all that apply.
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Duty
Injury
Negligence
, A homeless 72-year-old male who is competent strongly resists nursing efforts to find
a shelter and arrangements for medical care. The nurse is convinced that without
medical treatment, the client will not survive very long. What is the nurse's priority
ethical response to this situation?
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Allow the client to leave and make his own decisions about his care.
The operating room holding area is calling for the nurse in ambulatory surgery to
bring the client to the holding area now. The nurse reviews the chart and discovers
that the surgical consent form has not been signed. What is the nurse's best action?
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Notify the surgeon.
A nurse is reviewing medical directives with a group of older adults at the senior
citizens' center. Which of the following statements made by a member of the group
indicates a need for further teaching about medical directives?
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"A durable power of attorney cannot be created before a person is
incapacitated."
During lunch a group of nurses relate events that occurred while attending school.
What behavior is being demonstrated by these nurses?
client consequently dies as a result of the nurse's action. Which conditions are present
in this scenario to prove that a negligent act occurred? Select all that apply.
Give this one a try later!
Duty
Injury
Negligence
, A homeless 72-year-old male who is competent strongly resists nursing efforts to find
a shelter and arrangements for medical care. The nurse is convinced that without
medical treatment, the client will not survive very long. What is the nurse's priority
ethical response to this situation?
Give this one a try later!
Allow the client to leave and make his own decisions about his care.
The operating room holding area is calling for the nurse in ambulatory surgery to
bring the client to the holding area now. The nurse reviews the chart and discovers
that the surgical consent form has not been signed. What is the nurse's best action?
Give this one a try later!
Notify the surgeon.
A nurse is reviewing medical directives with a group of older adults at the senior
citizens' center. Which of the following statements made by a member of the group
indicates a need for further teaching about medical directives?
Give this one a try later!
"A durable power of attorney cannot be created before a person is
incapacitated."
During lunch a group of nurses relate events that occurred while attending school.
What behavior is being demonstrated by these nurses?
