A nurse has agreed to assist in collecting data from patients in a primary care setting as part of a research study on grieving and coping skills
What would be the most appropriate action by the nurse when a patient becomes visibly upset after relating that his son was recently killed in an automobile accident and that he does not want to talk further about it?
a. Sympathize and explain how his answers will help many others.
b. Weigh the potential greater good for a greater number of people and continue.
c. Support the patient receiving care by ceasing further questioning.
d. Consider the primary duty to advance nursing knowledge and continue questioning after a brief break.
c. Support the patient receiving care by ceasing further questioning.
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A. Tell the physician to stop the procedure immediately to prevent the patient from getting meningitis B. Discuss the incident with the physician after the procedure is completed so antibiotics may be ordered C. Notify the medical director of the incident so peers can handle the situation D. Inform the physician immediately and provide the physician with a new set of sterile gloves
Your patient is asleep on the operating table. As the circulating nurse, you are aware of the potential environmental hazards to your patient. What is an environmental hazard in the operating room?
A) Lasers B) Needlestick injuries C) Exposure to sterile fluids D) Exposure to bodily fluids
A 25-year-old gravida 1, para 1, who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge. As you prepare her for discharge, she begins to cry. Which should be your initial action?
a. Assess her for pain. b. Allow her time to express her feelings. c. Point out how lucky she is to have a healthy baby. d. Explain that she is experiencing postpartum blues.
What is the duration of SERM use for menopausal issues?
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