When caring for the client in intractable pain from a terminal condition, the nurse should recall that:
1. The ANA's position on assisted suicide states that it is in violation of the code for nurses.
2. The legality of the action is the only consideration.
3. Active euthanasia is legal in some jurisdictions.
4. Passive euthanasia is a violation of the ANA code.
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Rationale 1: Active euthanasia and assisted suicide are in violation of the code for nurses, and can result in criminal charges of murder.
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a. Head injury b. Fractured tibia c. Cholelithiasis d. Colon cancer
A nurse accepts the opportunity for professional growth, which involves a move to a different
hospital and managing a different patient population. Which statement best reflects the competency of this nurse who has defined career goals and has been practicing as a registered nurse for two years in preparation for an opportunity to attain theses goals? A) The nurse will need to go back to nursing school for training. B) Since this career change was part of the nurse's planned career goals, competency needs have been acquired and kept up to date. C) The nurse is able to adapt skills competence from the current environment to the new environment due to demonstrated and certified expertise. D) It is not possible to transfer competencies from one type of setting to another.
A resident has AD. She carries a small stuffed animal that is coming apart at the seams. What should you do?
a. Ask the family to bring her a new one. b. Take it from her so that it can be repaired. c. Ask her why she carries it all the time. d. Protect it from further damage.