The nurse is completing a mental assessment for a client who is demonstrating slow
thought processes, personality changes, and emotional lability. Which area of the
brain controls these neuro-cognitive functions?
Thalamus.
Hypothalamus.
Frontal lobe.
Parietal lobe.
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Frontal lobe.
The nurse is instructing a client with high cholesterol about diet and life style
modification. What comment from the client indicates that the teaching has been
effective?
"If I exercise at least two times weekly for one hour, I will lower my cholesterol."
"I need to avoid eating proteins, including red meat."
"I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week."
"My blood level of low density lipoproteins needs to increase."
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"I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week."
On admission, a client presents a signed living will that includes a Do Not Resuscitate
(DNR) prescription. When the client stops breathing, the nurse performs
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and successfully revives the client. What legal
issues could be brought against the nurse?
Assault.
Battery.
Malpractice.
False imprisonment.
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Battery.
Civil laws protect individual rights and include intentional torts, such as
assault (an intentional threat to engage in harmful contact with another) or
battery (unwanted touching).Performing any procedure against the client's
wishes can potentially create a legal issue, such as battery, even if the
procedure is of questionable benefit to the client.
When evaluating a client's plan of care, the nurse determines that a desired outcome
was not achieved. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Establish a new nursing diagnosis.
Note which actions were not implemented.
Add additional nursing orders to the plan.
Collaborate with the healthcare provider to make changes.
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Note which actions were not implemented.
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives with her deceased husband's
brother and his family, which includes the brother-in-law's children and the widow's
adult children. Each family member speaks fluent English. Surgery is recommended
for this client. What is the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for this client?
Obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the client.
Encourage the client to make her own decision regarding surgery.
Ask the family members to provide a clarification of the surgeon's explanation to the
thought processes, personality changes, and emotional lability. Which area of the
brain controls these neuro-cognitive functions?
Thalamus.
Hypothalamus.
Frontal lobe.
Parietal lobe.
,Give this one a try later!
Frontal lobe.
The nurse is instructing a client with high cholesterol about diet and life style
modification. What comment from the client indicates that the teaching has been
effective?
"If I exercise at least two times weekly for one hour, I will lower my cholesterol."
"I need to avoid eating proteins, including red meat."
"I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week."
"My blood level of low density lipoproteins needs to increase."
Give this one a try later!
"I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week."
On admission, a client presents a signed living will that includes a Do Not Resuscitate
(DNR) prescription. When the client stops breathing, the nurse performs
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and successfully revives the client. What legal
issues could be brought against the nurse?
Assault.
Battery.
Malpractice.
False imprisonment.
, Give this one a try later!
Battery.
Civil laws protect individual rights and include intentional torts, such as
assault (an intentional threat to engage in harmful contact with another) or
battery (unwanted touching).Performing any procedure against the client's
wishes can potentially create a legal issue, such as battery, even if the
procedure is of questionable benefit to the client.
When evaluating a client's plan of care, the nurse determines that a desired outcome
was not achieved. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Establish a new nursing diagnosis.
Note which actions were not implemented.
Add additional nursing orders to the plan.
Collaborate with the healthcare provider to make changes.
Give this one a try later!
Note which actions were not implemented.
A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives with her deceased husband's
brother and his family, which includes the brother-in-law's children and the widow's
adult children. Each family member speaks fluent English. Surgery is recommended
for this client. What is the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for this client?
Obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the client.
Encourage the client to make her own decision regarding surgery.
Ask the family members to provide a clarification of the surgeon's explanation to the
