NUR 2349 / NUR2349 Exam 1: Professional Nursing I Exam 1 / PN1 Exam 1 (Latest) Rasmussen

NUR 2349 / NUR2349 Exam 1: Professional Nursing I Exam 1 / PN1 Exam 1 (Latest) Rasmussen You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document is important. Which of the following statements best describes this code? Improves self-health care Protects the patient's confidentiality Ensures identical care to all patients Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care - ANSWER Defines the principles of right and wrong to provide patient care An 18-year-old woman is in the emergency department with fever and cough. The nurse obtains her vital signs, listens to her lung and heart sounds, determines her level of comfort, and collects blood and sputum samples for analysis. Which standard of practice is performed? Diagnosis Evaluation Assessment Implementation - ANSWER Assessment A patient in the emergency department has developed wheezing and shortness of breath. The nurse gives the ordered medicated nebulizer treatment now and in 4 hours. Which standard of practice is performed? Planning Evaluation Assessment Implementation - ANSWER Implementation A nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risk and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patient's wishes with them. The nurse is acting as the patient's: Educator Advocate Caregiver Case manager - ANSWER Advocate