The care team on an acute care unit are facing an ethical dilemma around a patient whose family members do not want the patient to learn the results of her latest diagnostic test
What is the first step that the care team should take when addressing this ethical dilemma?
A) Implement the simplest solution and then evaluate the results
B) Defer the decision to a religious leader from the patient's culture
C) Gather all the known facts surrounding the ethical dilemma
D) Choose the plan of action that has had the most favorable results in the past
C
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Which of the following is a role that clients are normally expected to perform while they are receiving care? A) Bring a high level of knowledge about their disease or health problem B) Avoid consuming an inordinate amount of caregivers' time C) Participate actively in the planning and execution of their care D) Defer to the nurse's knowledge and authority
During an interview process as a staff nurse for a geriatric patient care area, the nurse is asked about her philosophy of spirituality. Why is this important when caring for older patients?
A) Spirituality becomes more unconditional as people age B) Spirituality often becomes more important to people as they age C) An individual's spirituality remains stable from youth through old age D) As people age, their spirituality becomes more quantitative than qualitative
A client with progestin excess may report which of the following symptoms to the nurse during ongoing assessment during treatment with Estrostep Fe? Select all that apply
A) Amenorrhea B) Late breakthrough bleeding C) Hair loss D) Weight gain E) Hirsutism
A school nurse wants to design an in-school program to help improve the mental health of the students. What topic would be an appropriate choice that would affect the most students?
1. Weight control 2. Drug abuse prevention 3. Collaborative antibullying 4. Effective studying techniques