What is an ethical dilemma? - conflicting values that causes distress and controversy What is the providers role in informed consent? - -explain the benefits of the procedure -explain the risks of the procedure -explain an alternative (along with its risks and benefits) -assess patients understanding of the information -ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS What does autonomy mean? - the patients right to make their own healthcare decisions What is beneficence? - the act of promoting good What is nomal...

A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative and has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as an indication that the treatment was successful? Increase in hematocrit increase in respiratory rate Decrease in heart rate Decrease in capillary refill time - Correct Answer: Decrease in heart rate Fluid volume deficit causes tachycardia. With correction of the imbalance, the heart rate should return to the ex...

A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? A. the top of the cane is parallel to the client's waist. B. When walking, the client moves the cane 46cm forward C. the client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. D. the client moves her stronger limb forward with the cane. - C. the client should hold the cane on the stronger side of her body to increase support and maintain alignment. ...

A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process? - compare prescriptions with medications the client received while are the facility a nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day." which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse verify with the provider? - medication dose a nurse is t...

Chapter 1 - Health care delivery systems A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation facilities C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers - A, B, D A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nursing students. Which of the following healt...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection and is in contact isolation. Which of the following actionA nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection and is in contact isolation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - A (Wear gloves when changing the client's gown) A nurse is caring for an adult client in the terminal stages of lung cancer who refuses any further treatment. The nurse should provide care that facilit...

A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - "I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since." A nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for the past month. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has developed thrombophlebitis? - Calf Swelling A nurse manager is overseeing the car...

A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative and has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as an indication that the treatment was successful? Increase in hematocrit increase in respiratory rate Decrease in heart rate Decrease in capillary refill time - Correct Answer: Decrease in heart rate Fluid volume deficit causes tachycardia. With correction of the imbalance, the heart rate should return to the ex...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection and is in contact isolation. Which of the following actionA nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection and is in contact isolation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - A (Wear gloves when changing the client's gown) A nurse is caring for an adult client in the terminal stages of lung cancer who refuses any further treatment. The nurse should provide care that facilit...

1. A 52-year-old woman is admitted with dyspnea and discomfort in her left chest with deep breaths. She has smoked for 35 years and recently lost over 10 lbs. Her vital signs on admission are: HR 112, BP 138/82, RR 22, tympanic temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F), and oxygen saturation 94%. She is receiving oxygen at 2 L via a nasal cannula. Which vital sign reflects a positive outcome of the oxygen therapy? 1. Temperature: 37° C (98.6° F) 2. Radial pulse: 112 3. Respiratory rate: 24 4...