Patients have the right to refuse treatment without reprisal from the health care team
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A child with a severe nut allergy has just been brought to the emergency department (ED) in apparent anaphylaxis after accidentally eating peanut butter. What action should the ED nurse prioritize in the care of this patient?
A) Obtain a full set of vital signs. B) Take measures to relieve the boy's anxiety. C) Applying supplementary oxygen by simple face mask. D) Protect the boy's airway.
At the time of discharge, a patient with a European-American worldview demands copies of all medical records. Which analysis most accurately explains the patient's behavior? The patient
a. continues to experience mistrust of the team's truthfulness. b. is probably planning to see an attorney about poor care. c. values the written evidence of illness and treatment. d. probably wants to edit the records for accuracy.
The nurse is conducting a skin assessment for a patient who has a mole. Which question is most appropriate during this assessment?
1) "Do you have any allergies?" 2) "When did you first notice this?" 3) "Have you noticed any rashes?" 4) "Do you often have a runny nose?"
A patient who has been on a medication that caused diarrhea is now off the medication. What could the nurse suggest to promote the return of normal flora?
A) stool-softening laxatives, such as Colace B) increasing fluid intake to 3,000 mL/day C) drinking fluids with a high sugar content D) eating fermented products, such as yogurt