A couple asks the nurse what the safest method of sterilization would be. The nurse should reply, "Generally, the safest method of permanent sterilization would be a:
1. "Laparotomy tubal ligation."
2. "Laparoscopy tubal ligation."
3. "Minilaparotomy."
4. "Vasectomy."
4
Rationale:
1. This is a female sterilization procedure that involves more risks.
2. This is a female sterilization procedure that involves more risks.
3. This is a female sterilization procedure that involves more risks.
4. Vasectomy is a relatively minor procedure.
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a. maintain confidentiality. b. follow legal guidelines for sharing information. c. block document once per shift. d. change nursing procedures according to latest journal articles. e. meet licensure and continuing education requirements.
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The nurse knows that which of the following nervous systems listed below is the first to respond to the safety needs of the child? A) Parasympathetic nervous system B) Autonomic nervous system C) Sympathetic nervous system D) Limbic system
The nurse is reviewing assessment data collected for a client's care plan. What criteria should the nurse use when formulating this client's nursing diagnoses?
1. Nonjudgmental statements 2. Stated in terms of a need 3. Must be legally advisable 4. Cause/effect correctly stated 5. Medical terminology used to describe the cause 6. Diagnosis worded specifically and precisely
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A. rough handling during transfers. B. anything that interferes with circulation. C. scrubbing with a washcloth during bathing. D. using too much soap on the skin.