Fundamentals of Nursing, Ninth Edition

A client asks an RN to prescribe a medication for pain. What is the best answer by the nurse? A.) "Only advanced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." B.) "Take one acetaminophen every 4 hours." C.) "Take two ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours." D.) "No nurse can prescribe a medication." - A.) "Only advanaced practice registered nurses have prescriptive authority." p. 15 A client is brought to the emergency department with a head injury following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. The nurse asks the family members to describe how the accident occurred. The nurse is implementing which ANA standard? A.) Collaboration B.) Education C.) Evaluation D.) Diagnosis - A.) Collaboration p. 6-15 A client is distraught because a recent computed tomography (CT) scan shows that the client's colon cancer has metastasized to the lungs. Which nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client? A.) Facilitating coping B.) Preventing illness C.) Restoring health D.) Promoting health - A.) Facilitating Coping