An example of physical abuse is
A) making threats.
B) withholding food or water.
C) swearing at the patient.
D) performing personal hygienic measures on private parts of the body.
B
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A nurse is planning a presentation for psychiatric clients and their families on client rights. This would be an example of:
1. Maleficence. 2. Duty to warn. 3. Advocacy. 4. Competency.
Patients' lifestyles in the home may vary greatly from the nurse's own beliefs. To work successfully with the patient, what must the nurse do?
A) Ask for another assignment if there is a conflict of interest B) Ask the patient to come to the agency to receive treatment C) Convey respect for the patient's beliefs D) Adapt the patient's home to a hospital-like environment
When teaching clients about acute myocardial infarctions (MI), the nurse should include:
a. "Acute myocardial infarction, or heart attack, occurs when an area of heart muscle dies as a result of insufficient oxygen." b. "Nearly 80% of all clients experiencing acute myocardial infarction die before reaching a health care facility, so you should get your affairs in order." c. "The goal for the care of the client with an acute myocardial infarction is to restore life to the dead heart tissue." d. "The first action you should take if you experience signs of a heart attack is to place one of your nitroglycerin patches on."
Civil laws are concerned with:
a. legal disputes between people. b. offences against people and their property. c. laws that are made by judges. d. laws that are enforceable by jail terms.