The legal concept of preventing harm to others is called _________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
nonmaleficence
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When a patient asks why he must be transferred to a subacute unit from the hospital, the nurse replies that:
a. reimbursement guidelines limit adults' stays in an acute setting. b. the physician can oversee care more closely in a subacute setting. c. financial restrictions of insurance limit time spent in an acute care setting. d. cost and services at the acute care setting are the same.
For which behavior would limit setting be most essential? The patient who:
a. clings to the nurse and asks for advice about inconsequential matters. b. is flirtatious and provocative with staff members of the opposite sex. c. is hypervigilant and refuses to attend unit activities. d. urges a suspicious patient to hit anyone who stares.
A nurse is reviewing a 36-year-old woman's chart. The woman has the diagnosis of infertility. What does the nurse conclude about this woman?
A. Has a medical condition that prevents pregnancy B. Has been attempting to get pregnant for 12 months C. Has delayed pregnancy and childbirth for too long D. Has not conceived in 6 months of actively trying
Which of the following is a true statement about dental health in older adults?
a. Most people can expect to lose most of their teeth by old age. b. Excessive saliva production is a common problem among older adults. c. Dentures should be cleaned once a day by brushing and soaking in a cleaning solu-tion. d. A little blood on the toothbrush is normal.