What is the role of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and Interpretive Statements?
A) Outlines minimum levels of ethical behavior that nurses must maintain
B) Functions as a guide to the highest standards of ethical practice for nurses
C) Is a legally binding document that directs a nurse's ethical and moral behavior
D) Mandates the ethical behavior prerequisite for maintaining a nursing licensure
Answer: B) Functions as a guide to the highest standards of ethical practice for nurses
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A) Risk for hypothermia related to hyperthyroidism B) Constipation related to hyperthyroidism C) Risk for imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to hyperthyroidism D) Anxiety related to hyperthyroidism
A patient with heart failure comes to the clinic for a routine monitoring visit. What findings would indicate achievement of therapeutic goals?
A) Lungs have crepitant rales. B) Complains of dyspnea on exertion C) Has pitting edema of lower extremities D) Weight is within 2 pounds of ideal weight.
A patient is prescribed an oral loading dose of amiodarone (Cordarone) 1600 mg. Amiodarone is available in 400 mg tablets. How many tablets should you give?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
Most health care workers consider pain to be the fifth ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).