The female UAP assisting with Jess's care confides to the nurse on the unit that another hospital employee has made numerous sexual advances to her despite being asked to stop. The nurse recognizes that the UAP is protected under what legal statute?
a. civil rights legislation
b. state nurse practice act
c. joint commission accreditation standards
d. HIPPA
Answer: a. civil rights legislation
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When the nurse is developing the plan of care for a woman who has had gynecologic surgery, which of the following would be contraindicated?
A) ambulating the client. B) massaging the client's legs. C) applying elasticized stockings. D) encouraging range-of-motion exercises.
Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question regarding a patient's pain?
a. "For how many weeks have you been having this pain?" b. "Does it feel like a burning pain?" c. "Where on your body does the pain begin and end?" d. "Can you describe your pain for me?"
Which characteristic is the most important determinant of immunogenicity when considering the antigen?
a. Size b. Foreignness c. Complexity d. Quantity
A 76-year-old patient has just been admitted to the nursing unit with terminal cancer of the liver. Which of the following is the best response for the nurse who is assessing the patient's spiritual needs?
a. "I notice you have a Bible. Is that a source of spiritual strength to you?" b. "What do you believe happens to your spirit when you die?" c. "We would allow members of your church to visit you whenever you desire." d. "Has your terminal condition made you lose your faith or beliefs?"