The nurse has separate, interdependent legal roles that include provider of service, citizen and
1. Supervisor
2. Contractor for services
3. Worker
4. Floater
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Rationale 1: The role of supervisor is not a legal role, it is an employment role
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The nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who became septic from a sebaceous cyst. During a patient education session the nurse is explaining to the patient that the sebaceous glands secrete sebum through the hair follicles
Sebum consists of which of the following? Select all that apply. A) Mucus B) Wax C) Serum D) Cholesterol E) Oil F) Triglycerides G) Sweat H) Bacteria
The family is notified of a client's grave prognosis and the nurse informs the family that the client filled out an organ donor card. It is important for the nurse to:
A) tell the family about how the organs will be removed. B) tell the family about the person who will be receiving the organs. C) encourage the family to ask questions and express their feelings. D) provide the family with a brochure on organ donation.
A man is starting therapy with leuprolide for prostate cancer. The nurse should warn him that:
1. blood transfusions may be required. 2. he will be at increased risk for infection. 3. the drug can be given only intramuscularly. 4. the drug may cause a temporary flare-up in his cancer symptoms.
It is recognized that workplace violence can have a lasting effect on the victims and/or witnesses. What should health care victims be most aware of after the situation has occurred?
A) Potential legal liability B) Possible PTSD C) Possible termination of employment D) Possible retaliation from the instigator