The nurse explains that termination of tube feedings to a dying patient is a form of:
a. euthanasia.
b. holistic care.
c. passive euthanasia.
d. terminal care.
C
Permitting the death of a patient by withholding treatments is referred to as passive euthanasia.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is assigned to a 67-year-old comatose patient. To minimize the risk for aspiration, the nurse should avoid placing the patient in what position?
a. Semi-Fowler's b. Sims' c. Supine d. Lateral
In providing support to a new mother who must return to full-time employment 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery, the nurse should:
a. Allow her to freely express her positive and negative feelings. b. Reassure her that she'll get used to leaving her baby. c. Discuss child care arrangements with her. d. Allow her to solve the problem on her own.
A client with a history of renal insufficiency is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. What does the nurse expect to do for this client before the catheterization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Insert a Foley catheter. b. Administer IV fluids. c. Assess for allergies to iodine. d. Assess laboratory results. e. Assess and mark pulses. f. Insert a central venous catheter. g. Have the client sign the consent.
The nurse is providing care for a newly admitted patient. The patient has many questions about the admission diagnosis and medication. What should be the highest priority nursing action for this patient?
A. Determine the patient's coping skills for dealing with his diagnosis. B. Reassure the patient that nurses will monitor for adverse effects to medication. C. Evaluate the patient's overall knowledge related to the diagnosis and medication. D. Document that the patient displays a risk for medication noncompliance due to knowledge deficit.