The nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who are being treated for major depression. The nurse's first goal is to
A. Increase compliance with medications.
B. Reduce suicide risk.
C. Improve quality of life.
D. Improve level of function.
B. Reduce suicide risk.
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While reviewing a patient's history, the nurse notes that the patient has an increased thoracic curvature of the spine, which is referred to as:
A) Scoliosis B) Epiphyses C) Lordosis D) Kyphosis
The perinatal nurse knows that the lowest portion of the true pelvis is the:
A) Pelvic outlet B) Sacral promontory C) Linea terminalis D) Sacrum
A staff nurse witnessed a hospital staff member who was finishing up the night shift stuff her pockets with extra rolls of tape. The hospital has a policy about unauthorized removal of supplies from the unit
The staff nurse reported the incident to the nurse manager. Instead of reporting the hospital staff member to the house supervisor, the nurse manager counseled the staff member in the nurse manager's office. This is an example of what type of ethical position? a. Utilitarianism b. Formalism c. Egoism d. Rule ethics
Respond to the statement, "Dying is a lonely business, a journey each person must complete alone." Should you leave the patient to die alone? Describe how you should care for the dying patient.
What will be an ideal response?