A patient comes to the crisis center saying, "I'm in a terrible situation. I don't know what to do." The triage nurse can initially assume that the patient is:
a. suicidal.
b. anxious and fearful.
c. misperceiving reality.
d. potentially homicidal.
ANS: B
Individuals in crisis are universally anxious. They are often frightened and may be mildly confused. Perceptions are often narrowed with anxiety.
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a. satisfaction. This is good cholesterol control. b. determination. This is evidence that more instruction is necessary. c. inquiry. This needs to clarified as to the cause of noncompliance with the drug protocol. d. regret. This shows very poor cholesterol control.
A client who is at the end of life is being given morphine for pain management. The family expresses concern that the morphine may cause the client to stop breathing and die. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "He needs the morphine to prevent pain." b. "His respirations are not affected by the morphine." c. "We will decrease the dose if his breathing slows." d. "We will give him oxygen to help with his breathing."
The nurse is caring for patients in the emergency department. Which ethical principle should the nurse use to care for a patient who is suicidal before caring for a patient with a chronic health problem?
1. Deontology 2. Utilitarianism 3. Ethics of care 4. Virtue ethics
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A. Product Category Index B. Product Identification Guide C. Product Information D. Dosage Form