Review the case of the Idaho nurse found in the chapter. In that nursing has adopted a strong patient advocacy role for the profession, state whether you feel that the nurse's conduct was correct or in error. Explain your answer
This case has been argued both pro and con in the literature. Regardless of whether one feels the decision by the nurse was correct or incorrect, certainly the process of not consulting with the physician and meeting with the patient after hours was wrong.
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A patient informs you that he was recently diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but has yet to develop AIDS. Given this information, which statement is true?
A) Until the patient develops AIDS, he is not infectious B) Family members should not share the patient's hand towels or utensils C) The hepatitis B and C vaccines provide the EMT with limited protection from transmission of HIV D) Gloves and eye protection will be enough protection under most conditions unless body fluids are present
You are assessing a 12-year-old female in respiratory distress and with a history of asthma. Which statement, made by her mother, would be most concerning?
A) "The doctor stopped her prescription for steroids." B) "Two years ago she needed to have a breathing tube inserted into her throat." C) "Her asthma started bothering her last night." D) "There is a history of asthma on her father's side of the family."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Your patient is a middle-aged man who appears to be in distress and is clutching his chest. These observations lead you to suspect which type of problem?
A) Digestive B) Anaphylaxis C) Cardiac D) Choking