A decision to provide morphine to a dying infant is framed by the principle of:
a. autonomy
b. nonmaleficence
c. justice
Answer: b. nonmaleficence
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Performing a crisis assessment on hospitalized clients allows the care provider to
1. implement appropriate care measures. 2. encourage clients to share their concerns. 3. identify the requirements for additional supplies and personnel. 4. identify problems before a crisis develops and plan preventive interventions.
A nurse is entering data into a spreadsheet and formats the cell as text. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to enter into this type of cell? Select all that apply
A) Medical record number B) Zip code C) Date D) Time E) Social security number
A 2-week-old infant vomits forcefully immediately after feeding for no apparent reason and is frequently constipated. These signs support which diagnosis?
a. Pyloric stenosis b. Meconium ileus c. Esophageal atresia d. Galactosemia
Which of the following statements is true concerning vitamins?
a. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in the body for future use; therefore vitamin toxicity is not a concern. b. The water-soluble vitamins C and B-complex are not stored in the body, thereby eliminating the chance of vitamin toxicity. c. Vitamins A, C, and E are generating a great deal of interest for their role as anti-oxidants that neutralize "free radicals," which are believed to increase a person's risk for various cancers. d. The majority of vitamins are synthesized in the body in adequate amounts, but because they are not stored, daily dietary intake of these substances is necessary.