A nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to the hospital for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) resulting in difficulty understanding speech
The nurse recognizes that the patient is experiencing
1. Receptive aphasia.
2. Expressive aphasia.
3. Receptive dysphagia.
4. Expressive dysphagia.
ANS: 1
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A nurse admits a patient with end-stage cancer who is very obviously in pain yet refuses pain medication because of the desire to remain aware of family members who are present The best example of the nurse acting under the ethical principle of beneficence is to
a. assess the patient and pain thoroughly and discuss the patient's wishes. b. call the doctor and get orders for around-the-clock pain medication anyway. c. tell the patient and family that the patient has the right to refuse treatment. d. try convincing the patient that the family does not want her to be in pain.
The nurse is preparing to give a dose of dasatinib (Sprycel) to a patient. The nurse notes that the patient has just completed a meal. The tablet is in the packaging but is broken in two pieces. What is the correct action by the nurse?
a. Administer the medication with an antacid. b. Return the tablet to the pharmacy. c. Wait for 2 hours before giving the medication. d. Wear gloves when handling the tablet.
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