A home care nurse visits a patient who is confined to bed and is cared for by her daughter. The daughter is known to suffer from chemical dependence. The home is cluttered and unclean
During the assessment the nurse notes that the patient is wet with urine and has dried feces on her buttocks, and demonstrates signs of dehydration. After caring for the patient, the nurse contacts the physician and reports the incident to Adult Protective Services. This is an example of which ethical framework?
A) Justice
B) Beneficence
C) Nonmaleficence
D) Fidelity
Ans: C
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A) "Insert low into the opening of the vagina." B) "Discontinue use during menstruation." C) "Remain recumbent for at least 15 minutes after insertion." D) "Rub the cream into the vaginal wall after insertion."
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A new nurse has been hired to work in a busy pediatric intensive care unit at the local hospital. The nurse will spend six weeks in orientation to the unit. The new nurse demonstrates commitment by:
1. Attending every class on time. 2. Questioning the preceptor during all procedures. 3. Joining the ANA. 4. Exhibiting clinical competence.
Differentiate dysplasia from metaplasia
What will be an ideal response?