Which branch of bioethics is most concerned with ethical problems that arise within the context of caring for patients wherever they are found?
A) moral development B) clinical ethics C) bioethics D) nursing ethics
B
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When instructing a patient on a no-added-salt diet, the nurse should instruct the patient on foods with hidden salt. Which of the following foods has hidden salt and should be avoided?
A) Ice cream B) Dehydrated apple chips C) Bread D) Canned soup
A patient has a diagnosis of multiple myeloma and the nurse is preparing health education in preparation for discharge from the hospital. What action should the nurse promote?
A) Daily performance of weight-bearing exercise to prevent muscle atrophy B) Close monitoring of urine output and kidney function C) Daily administration of warfarin (Coumadin) as ordered D) Safe use of supplementary oxygen in the home setting
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit under an involuntary admission and is resting in his room quietly
When the nurse enters the room and attempts to administer the client's injection of Thorazine, the client refuses stating, "I don't want that medication. I have a friend who received those shots and he acts like a zombie." After the nurse discusses the reason for the medication and its actions, the client continues to refuse. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Contact the physician immediately. b. Notify the nursing supervisor on call. c. Hold the medication and chart the client's refusal. d. Administer the injection anyway because the client was admitted involuntarily.
Calorie counts are ordered for a resident. What should you do?
a. Record the number of calories ingested. b. Note what the person ate and how much. c. Measure and record the number of calories ingested. d. Keep I&O records.