The administration of drugs is controlled to protect consumers. The nurse understands the following legal aspects of drug administration:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The nurse practice act is a national standard
2. Nurses must be able to recognize the limits of their own knowledge and skills
3. Nurses are responsible for their own actions
4. Nurses are responsible for documenting use of controlled substances
5. Nurses are responsible for questioning any order that appears unreasonable
2,3,4,5
Rationale: The nursing practice acts define and limit the functions of nurses, and vary from state to state
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A) Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act B) Family Violence Prevention and Services Act C) Keeping Children and Families Safe Act D) Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
The nurse is aspirating the contents of a client's nasogastric tube before providing a scheduled feeding. Which of the following would indicate that the tube is in the correct location?
a. Serous fluid b. Tan mucus c. Cloudy green fluid d. Clear yellow fluid
An 85-year-old patient's blood gasses are as follows: pH 7.4, PAO2 75 mmHg, PACO2 38 mmHg, HCO3 25. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Administer oxygen per facemask b. Assess the patient's shortness of breath c. Assess the patient's oxygen saturation d. Document the findings in the chart
A couple is seeking advice regarding what they can do to increase the chances of becoming pregnant. What recommendation can the nurse give to the couple?
1. The couple could use vaginal lubricants during intercourse. 2. The couple should delay having intercourse until the day of ovulation. 3. The woman should refrain from douching. 4. The woman should be on top during intercourse.