A code of ethics for nurses
1. Includes only registered nurses in its scope
2. Outlines specifics of professional behavior
3. Guides the profession in self regulation
4. Specifies moral actions for the nurse to take
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Rationale 1: A code of ethics for nurses includes all nurses
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A patient is scheduled to take the pneumonia vaccination. She has developed nasal congestion and started taking a topical intranasal steroid. What might the nurse expect the physician to tell the patient?
a. Stop taking the intranasal steroid. b. Decrease the use of the intranasal steroid. c. Do not take the pneumonia vaccination. d. There is no effect from the two used together.
The nurse should include which teaching points when planning discharge for a patient who has a T-tube following a cholecystectomy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Keep the skin around the site clean and free from bile drainage. 2. Report drainage of more than 500 mL per day to the health care provider. 3. Primarily maintain a side-lying position to facilitate drainage. 4. Report skin redness or irritation in the drain site area. 5. Pin the drainage tube to clothing to maintain slight traction on the site.
Truly caring for what happens to another person is called
a. acceptance c. empathy b. compassion d. sympathy
A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis calls the clinic and reports having orange discolored urine and tears. Which is the best response by the nurse?
a. Ask if the patient is experiencing shortness of breath, hives, or itching. b. Ask the patient about any visual abnormalities such as red-green color discrimination. c. Explain that orange discolored urine and tears are normal while taking this medication. d. Advise the patient to stop the drug and report the symptoms to the health care provider.