Code of Ethics
What will be an ideal response?
Serves as a way to regulate the actions of nurses and gives guidelines for ethical behavior.
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A nurse has just been told by a friend that her physician has recommended a hysterectomy for fibroids in her womb. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Hysterectomies are the most common surgical procedure done on women; you'll be fine." b. "Tell your doctor to remove your ovaries as well so you will never have to worry about ovarian cancer." c. "There are other alternatives. Why don't you seek a second opinion just to be sure a hysterectomy is best for you?" d. "Uterine fibroids are very common so don't feel badly; you've already had your children, so there's no reason to keep your uterus."
A patient recovering from hip replacement surgery develops shortness of breath. Which action should the nurse take to demonstrate wisdom?
A) Apply oxygen. B) Assess the surgical site. C) Listen to breath sounds. D) Measure blood pressure.
Urine is 90 to 95 percent ________ and 5 to 10 percent ________ products.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Heparin is administered to
A. decrease blood cell production. B. increase blood cell production. C. decrease blood clotting. D. increase blood clotting.