An oncology patient in an outpatient chemotherapy clinic asks several questions regarding his care and treatment
The nurse explains the clinic's routine, typical side effects of the chemotherapy, and ways to decrease the number of side effects experienced. What characteristic is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Veracity
B) Fidelity
C) Justice
D) Autonomy
Ans: A
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When caring for the elderly population, the nurse recognizes they are at risk for dehydration related to:
A) decline of the thirst mechanism in the hypothalamus. B) altered mobility. C) renal failure. D) excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH) released by the posterior pituitary.
Which nursing action is best when teaching adolescent health promotion and health maintenance topics?
1. Contacting the parents and asking what issues they have with their adolescents 2. Having the adolescents identify a personal health goal 3. Asking the advice of the counselors at school 4. Telling the adolescents information that will be included in the lecture
The nurse assesses an 18-year-old female client who is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds
The nurse finds the client has well developed muscles, damage and discoloration of the teeth, mild dehydration, and metabolic alkalosis, and suspects the possibility of: 1. Binge eating disorder with excessive use of laxatives. 2. Purging-type bulimia nervosa. 3. Anorexia nervosa with inadequate caloric intake. 4. Nonpurging-type bulimia nervosa.
What blood glucose measurement is most likely associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?
a. 185 mg/dl b. 220 mg/dl c. 280 mg/dl d. 330 mg/dl