A nurse is providing nursing care in a neighborhood clinic to single pregnant teens. Which of the following actions is the best example of using the collaborator role as a nurse?
A) Discussing the legal aspects of adoption for teens wishing to place their infants with a family
B) Searching the Internet for information on child care for the teens who wish to return to school
C) Conducting a patient interview and documenting the information on the patient's chart
D) Referring a teen who admits having suicidal thoughts to a mental healthcare specialist
D
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The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with a partial-thickness thermal burn. When planning care for this client, which should the nurse consider regarding this type of burn?
A) Partial-thickness burns are deeper than superficial burns but still involve the epidermis only. B) A superficial partial-thickness burn extends from the skin's surface into the papillary layer of the dermis. C) A deep partial-thickness burn is often bright red and has a moist, glistening appearance with blister formation. D) A superficial partial-thickness burn is less painful than a deep partial-thickness burn.
Which of the following is a primary work-related nursing concern?
a. Musculoskeletal injuries b. Workplace advocacy c. Environmental temperature monitoring d. Psychological and emotional security
The nurse is caring for a postoperative older patient who received PO hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Lortab) 45 minutes prior after reporting a pain level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10
The patient reports a pain level of 4, and the nurse notes a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 92 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 170/95 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take? a. Contact the provider and request an order for a more potent opioid analgesic. b. Reassess the patient in 30 minutes. c. Request an order for ibuprofen to augment the opioid analgesic. d. Suggest that the patient use nonpharmacologic measures to relieve pain.
A nurse makes the decision to apply a topical anesthetic to a child's skin before drawing blood. Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?
a. Autonomy b. Beneficence c. Justice d. Truthfulness