A new nurse has just started work on an oncology unit. One of the clients has decided to discontinue treatment, even though he understands that his life will be shortened extensively if he does
The nurse is having difficulty with this situation, and decides to approach a seasoned nurse for insight and a way to help support this particular client. The nurse is exemplifying which of the following? A)
Humility
B)
Hope
C)
Honesty
D)
Patience
C
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The nurse manager is planning to apply structural empowerment theory by providing access to professional development programs. The manager understands that this intervention is likely to support which domain of psychological empowerment?
1. Impact 2. Meaning 3. Competence 4. Self-determination
A nurse is assessing a postoperative client who received morphine sulfate for severe pain 1 hour ago. What common side effects are associated with this medication?
a. Constipation and pruritus b. Diarrhea and lethargy c. Tachycardia and hypertension d. Coughing and wheezing
Which health problems does the nurse teach a patient can be caused by chronic hyperlipidemia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypertension b. Pancreatitis c. Peptic ulcer disease d. Xanthoma e. Diabetes mellitus
In addition to matching ABO antigens, a blood transfusion must also be matched for:
a. HLA type. b. Rh antigen. c. immunoglobulins. d. platelet compatibility.