A patient in the ICU dies as a result of a defective defibrillator. The nurse did not become aware of the defect until after the patient's death. Which of the following is true in this situation?
A) Defibrillators are not currently regulated in the United States.
B) The nurse is permitted but not required to report the malfunction to the FDA.
C) The nurse is required to report the malfunction to the FDA.
D) The nurse is likely liable in the patient's death.
C
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The nurse is aware that to maintain fluid balance between the intracellular and extracellular compartments:
a. there is a constant exchange of water between the compartments b. the hypothalamus sends each compartment messages regarding the need for retaining or releasing fluid to the cells c. the kidneys retain and excrete fluid as needed for fluid balance d. the lymph nodes throughout the body regulate fluid balance
Which of the following individuals are likely to display identified risk factors for the development of lower urinary tract obstruction? Select all that apply
A) A 32-year-old woman who had a healthy delivery of her third child 4 months ago B) A 68-year-old man who has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) C) A 55-year-old man with diabetes who is receiving diuretic medications for the treatment of hypertension D) A 30-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea E) A 74-year-old woman who has developed a lower bowel obstruction following several weeks of chronic constipation F) A 20-year-old man who has spina bifida and consequent impaired mobility.
If a patient has a problem with the adrenal medulla, which of the following hormones should the nurse monitor?
a. Cortisol b. Epinephrine c. Androgens d. Estrogens
The standard conversion from teaspoon to milliliter is ________ tsp (teaspoon) equals ________ mL (milliliters).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).