A community/public health nurse may ignore an individual's wishes in which of the following circumstances?
A. A client with tuberculosis refusing treatment
B. A client who continues to put salt on food although educated about a cardiac diet
C. Discovers the client drinks wine before dinner every night
D. Finds evidence that the client may be smoking marijuana
ANS: A
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Which of the following organizations requires a mechanism for addressing ethical issues?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Hospital Association c. Society of Critical Care Medicine d. The Joint Commission
Which of the following advice should the nurse give a client with impaired physical mobility to prevent maceration and decrease the potential for bacterial growth?
A) Massage frequently. C) Change position frequently. B) Keep the skin clean and dry. D) Use pressure-relieving devices.
The home health nurse caring for the patient with tuberculosis who is taking rifampin and isoniazid (INH) will be alert for an indication of a common side effect of these drugs, which is:
a. gallstones. b. liver disorders. c. bleeding ulcers. d. esophagitis.
Which should the nurse expect to be problematic for a family whose religious affiliation is Jehovah's Witness?
a. Immunizations b. Autopsy c. Organ donation d. Blood transfusion