The nurse explains that intimacy means that a relationship has developed that:
1. allows for sexual expression.
2. gives priority to the well-being of another over one's own.
3. guarantees a suitable setting for the selection of a mate.
4. requires exclusion of all others.
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Intimacy refers to a situation in which the well-being of another takes priority. Intimacy does not guarantee a suitable spouse nor require that other interpersonal relations be aban-doned.
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Which is the major reason why nurses should not act in place of a physician in obtaining informed consent from patients?
A) Nurses may be tempted to influence the patient's decision in subtle ways B) Nurses may not be able to answer some of the medical questions the patient asks C) A signature obtained by anyone other than a physician will not stand up in court D) Under the law, nurses are only allowed to act as witnesses to informed consent signatures
The hospice nurse planning care for four culturally diverse clients, each of whom has terminal
cancer, should anticipate that the client who will wish to engage in end-of-life planning (such as making a will, a living will, and funeral arrangements) will be the client who is a. a single Native American who had worked as a forest ranger. b. a female immigrant from China who is an acupuncturist. c. a refugee laborer from a war-torn Western African country. d. a fourth-generation New England native who is an accountant.
Which statement regarding the various types of child offender is correct?
a. The physical offender lacks remorse, although the sexual offender usually shows guilt and shame. b. The physical offender has diverse characteristics, although the sexual offender has lack of remorse. c. The physical offender has a mature ego, although the sexual offender has a rigid, overdeveloped superego. d. The physical offender has poor self-esteem and unrealistic expectations of chil-dren, although the sexual offender has diverse characteristics.
A hospital has refreshed the knowledge of its leaders and nurse educators and has mobilized them in preparation for an institution-wide evidence-based practice (EBP) educational initiative
How should the leaders and educators now proceed with the initiative? A) Identify available resources B) Introduce evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to each unit C) Begin to educate the bedside caregivers D) Begin to measure the outcomes of the initiative in preparation for dissemination