A nurse whose conduct is a direct cause of patient injury or death may face legal charges of:
A. professional negligence.
B. license violations.
C. incompetence.
D. malpractice.
A
When a patient is injured or dies as a result of a nurse's conduct, the nurse may be charged with professional negligence.
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In teaching this child's mother about care for her child, the nurse wants the mother to understand that with increased physical activity, the child will need: 1. Increased food intake. 2. Decreased food intake. 3. Increased doses of insulin. 4. Decreased doses of insulin.
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A) Verify the settings with another nurse. B) Document implementation of the PCA on the client's chart. C) Attach the PCA pump tubing to the client's intravenous access device. D) Check the pump's electrical cords for cracks, splits, or fraying.
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A) Suppression B) Denial C) Repression D) Rationalization
During which part of the comprehensive assessment would the nurse auscultate after inspecting but before percussing?
A) Abdomen B) Anterior chest C) Neck D) Heart