The nurse bases individual nursing practice upon commitment to quality patient care and understanding of the nursing role. Under which broad classification of ethical theory does this fall?
1. Applied theories
2. Utilitarian theories
3. Deontological theories
4. Teleological theories
3
Rationale: Applied ethics analyzes specific, controversial moral issues and is not a broad category of ethics that serves as a basis for daily decisions.
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A nurse is learning how to advocate for populations with mental disorders. Which of the following statements by the nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?
1. "We cannot provide service if there is no money to pay for treatment." 2. "Nursing should monitor treatment planning and delivery of service for the abuse of client rights." 3. "All psychiatric clients have delusions." 4. "Policy is directed toward staff only."
A central venous catheter has been inserted in the right subclavian vein of the client. Which of the following would be the priority nursing action before total parenteral nutrition (TPN) can be started?
A) Assess for swelling, redness, and drainage of the site. B) Allow the TPN solution warm to room temperature. C) Call for portable chest x-ray. D) Assess blood sugar via glucometer.
The nurse is developing an ecomap for a pediatric client and family. Which explanation should the nurse provide prior to beginning this task?
1. "It provides information about your family structure including family life events, health, and illness." 2. "It illustrates your family relationships and interactions with community activities including school, parental jobs, and children's activities." 3. "It is a short questionnaire of five questions that measures your family's growth, affection, and resolve." 4. "It is an assessment that consists of three categories of information about your family's strengths and problems."
How many leads does the Holter monitor contain??
A) 6 B) 12 C) 3 D) 5