Mrs. Walsh requested more pain medication. According to the MAR, she can have the medication every 4 hours. She last received a dose at 1400 and it is now 1630. The healthcare provider gives the medication. This violates the basic right of the right ________ for medication administration.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
time
The time 1630 is 1.5 hr too early to give this medication and does not meet the right time requirement for medication administration.
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a. Trigger flashbacks intentionally in order to help the patient learn to cope with them. b. Explain that the physical symptoms are related to the psychological state. c. Encourage repression of memories associated with the traumatic event. d. Support "numbing" as a temporary way to manage intolerable feelings.
A nurse working in a hospital setting is accused of malpractice. Which statement accurately represents a legal element of this type of negligence?
A) Malpractice is present only if a breach of duty was the cause of the harm. B) When the harm is not clear and needs to be proved in court, the legal term res ipsa loquitur is used. C) Breach of duty is clearly defined as the expression of malicious intent. D) A breach of duty is a failure to act as a prudent professional according to standards of care designated by the federal government.
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What will be an ideal response?
A patient experiences migraine headaches that are not relieved by traditional Western medical practices. The family physician suggests acupuncture, which: (Select all that apply.)
a. is based on the belief that meridians are vital for life, and when they are out of balance, pain occurs. b. uses strategically placed, slender needles for pain relief. c. uses breathing exercises and meditation to relieve pain. d. corrects metabolic imbalance through purification regimens. e. determines distinct metabolic body types.