The nurse carries out a medication order that was incorrectly written by the healthcare provider and subsequently filled by the pharmacist. Who is liable for the action?
A) Healthcare agency
B) Healthcare provider
C) Nurse
D) Pharmacist
C
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Hospital administration requires that the committee seeking to change nursing policy and procedures review external sources for these standards. Where should the committee look for these standards?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Current nursing literature 2. Individual nurse's experience and education 3. Federal organizations 4. The hospital's position job descriptions. 5. State boards of nursing
Which behavior exhibited by an older adult client should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is experiencing delirium?
A. The client becomes confused within 24 hours after hospital admission. B. The client displays a cheerful attitude despite a poor prognosis. C. The client becomes depressed and sleeps most of the day. D. The client begins to use slurred speech.
A new nurse graduate is considering employment in home care. Which of the following type of skills is most important in this area of nursing?
A) Cognitive skills B) Clinical skills C) Interpersonal skills D) Legal/ethical skills
A woman of Korean descent has just given birth to a son. Her partner wishes to give her sips of hot broth from a thermos he brought from home. The patient has refused your offer of ice chips or other cold drinks. The nurse should:
1. Explain to the patient that she can have the broth if she will also drink cold water or juice. 2. Encourage the partner to feed the patient sips of broth. Ask if the patient would like you to bring her some warm water to drink as well. 3. Explain to the couple that food can't be brought from home but that the nurse will make hot broth for the patient. 4. Encourage the patient to have the broth after the nurse takes it to the kitchen and boils it first.