The nurse consistently applies guidelines for safe administration of medications during patient care. This practice is an example of the application of what ethical principle?
A) Justice
B) Veracity
C) Beneficence
D) Paternalism
C
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A nurse is explaining to a group of students that there are certain criteria that are met before a child starts renal replacement therapy
Which of the following criteria does the nurse include in the discussion with the students? (Select all that apply.) A. Acidosis with pH < 7.2 or rising rapidly B. BUN > 150 mg/dL, or lower if rising rapidly C. Mental status changes from uremia D. Potassium > 6.5 mEq/L despite treatment E. Presence of dialyzable toxins or poisons
How can the new graduate LPN best meet the ongoing educational requirements of the nursing profession?
1. Sit in on the classes taken during nursing school as a refresher course. 2. Share ideas with coworkers during quiet times at work. 3. Ask your nursing supervisor to teach you about new things. 4. Join a professional organization to attend seminars.
A nurse is assisting a physician who is using the sharp debridement technique at the bedside of a client at a health care facility. Sharp debridement accomplishes which of the following?
A) Removes necrotic tissue from healthy area of a wound B) Breaks down and liquefies wound debris C) Allows the body's enzymes to soften and liquefy tissue D) Physically removes debris from a deep wound
The nurse can anticipate that the mourning process will be more difficult when the bereaved
a. was relatively independent of the deceased. b. had few unresolved conflicts in the relationship with the deceased. c. has a good support system with meaningful relationships evident. d. has experienced a number of previous losses.