The American Nurses Credential Center Magnet Recognition Program supports many actions to ensure that nurses are engaged and empowered to participate in ethical decision making
Which of the following would assist nurses in being involved in research studies? a. Education on protection of human subjects
b. Participation of staff nurses on ethics committees
c. Written descriptions of how nurses participate in ethics programs
d. Written policies and procedures related to response to ethical issues
A
Completion of education related to human subject protection assists nurses in research. Ethics committees, ethics programs, and policies address ethics issues rather than prepare nurses for research.
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1. Check the client's identification band. 2. Determine the client's knowledge of the medication. 3. Determine when the medication was administered last. 4. Calculate the dosage of Maalox in mL.
Which option reflects the nurse's duty regarding use of equipment?
1. Nurses are responsible for cleaning and repairing equipment so that it can be used readily. 2. Nurses should modify equipment so that it meets the particular patient's requirements. 3. Nurses have no responsibility for use or maintenance of equipment. 4. The nurse is required to select the proper equipment and to use it correctly.
When caring for a client in cardiogenic shock, the nurse plans to administer which of the following drugs to raise the blood pressure?
A) aminophylline B) dopamine C) lanoxin D) furosemide
The family of the patient receiving hospice care is at the bedside expecting an imminent death. They become upset when the patient suddenly becomes restless and disoriented. Which should the nurse implement as the patient advocate?
a. Apply oxygen with a face mask. b. Ask the family to leave the room. c. Speak to the patient calmly and softly. d. Administer extra pain medication.