A nurse is caring for a client when they erroneously administer a medication dosage that is
greater than the amount prescribed. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse
demonstrating when they notify the provider of the medication error? -
ANSWER Veracity.
A nurse is performing morning rounds for a client and finds the client's bedtime medication
sitting at the bedside in a medication cup. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER Document the missed medication administration in the client's
medical record.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client's adult child regarding the clients discharge to home
with hospice care. Which of the following statements by the client's adult child indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER The hospice team will provide services for
the entire family, not just my father.
A nurse manager is scheduling a meeting to address a conflict between staff members and a
client's family. In the meeting, staff and family members will identify common goals and
express their concerns. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the nurse
manger implementing? - ANSWER Collaboration
A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is leaving against medical advice
(AMA). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA - ANSWER -
Request the client sign an AMA form.
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, - Notify the provider of client's intent.
- Advise the client about the dangers of leaving.
A charge nurse is conducting an in-service on advocacy for a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following examples should the charge nurse include in the teaching as a
demonstration of client advocacy? SATA - ANSWER - A nurse reports a procedure was
completed incorrectly by another nurse to the charge nurse.
- A nurse arranges for an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language.
A nurse manger is working with a team to resolve an ethical dilemma. Which of the
following steps should the team take to make an informed decision? - ANSWER 1.
Identify and state the nature of the ethical dilemma.
2. List actions to take based on a list of alternatives.
3. Decide to select one alternative.
4. Communicate the justification for the decision.
A nurse suspects a client is developing opioid use disorder and reduces the clients dosage of
pain medication by 50% without a prescription from the provider. The nurse checks on the
client 1hr later and sees the client sitting up in a chair. The client tells the nurse, "I am in too
much pain to reach the nurse call button." The nurse is liable for which of the following legal
violations? - ANSWER Gross negligence
A nurse is providing teaching for a client about advance directives. Which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER My health
care proxy will make my health care decisions when I am no longer able.
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greater than the amount prescribed. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse
demonstrating when they notify the provider of the medication error? -
ANSWER Veracity.
A nurse is performing morning rounds for a client and finds the client's bedtime medication
sitting at the bedside in a medication cup. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER Document the missed medication administration in the client's
medical record.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client's adult child regarding the clients discharge to home
with hospice care. Which of the following statements by the client's adult child indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER The hospice team will provide services for
the entire family, not just my father.
A nurse manager is scheduling a meeting to address a conflict between staff members and a
client's family. In the meeting, staff and family members will identify common goals and
express their concerns. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the nurse
manger implementing? - ANSWER Collaboration
A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is leaving against medical advice
(AMA). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA - ANSWER -
Request the client sign an AMA form.
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, - Notify the provider of client's intent.
- Advise the client about the dangers of leaving.
A charge nurse is conducting an in-service on advocacy for a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following examples should the charge nurse include in the teaching as a
demonstration of client advocacy? SATA - ANSWER - A nurse reports a procedure was
completed incorrectly by another nurse to the charge nurse.
- A nurse arranges for an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language.
A nurse manger is working with a team to resolve an ethical dilemma. Which of the
following steps should the team take to make an informed decision? - ANSWER 1.
Identify and state the nature of the ethical dilemma.
2. List actions to take based on a list of alternatives.
3. Decide to select one alternative.
4. Communicate the justification for the decision.
A nurse suspects a client is developing opioid use disorder and reduces the clients dosage of
pain medication by 50% without a prescription from the provider. The nurse checks on the
client 1hr later and sees the client sitting up in a chair. The client tells the nurse, "I am in too
much pain to reach the nurse call button." The nurse is liable for which of the following legal
violations? - ANSWER Gross negligence
A nurse is providing teaching for a client about advance directives. Which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER My health
care proxy will make my health care decisions when I am no longer able.
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