Which of the following ethical dilemma situations during the provision of care would violate the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?

A nurse is assessing a teen who has the nursing diagnosis of sleep pattern disturbance. What statement by the teen indicates that goals for this diagnosis have been met?

A. "I don't want to cut out any more evening activities." B. "I sleep until about noon on Saturdays to catch up." C. "I take a long nap when I get home from school each day." D. "I try to keep the same sleep and wake times all week."

The nurse describes the pathophysiologic process of an asthma attack. Place the events in their proper sequence. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D)

a. Inflammatory process in the mast cells of the lungs b. Increase in edema and mucus production in the bronchioles c. Release of histamine d. Narrowing of the airways e. Exposure to allergen

What is the drug of choice for an older adult or a patient with hepatic or renal impairment?

A) Baclofen B) Carisoprodol C) Chlorzoxazone D) Cyclobenzaprine

Which of the following will positively influence how quickly a practice change is adopted?

a. Clearly defined patient outcomes are expected as a result of the change. b. Complex and detailed interventional practice changes are implemented. c. Senior management leaders are the sole members of the team. d. The new practice is much different from current practice.