Which situation best reflects the deontologic theory?
a. Initiating resuscitative measures on a 90-year-old patient with terminal cancer
b. Using experimental medications for the treatment of AIDS
c. Supporting the transplant of fetal tissue and organs
d. Approving of a physician-assisted suicide
A
In the deontologic theory, life must be maintained at all costs, regardless of quality of life.
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The client comes to the clinic and says to the nurse, "I am coming in today to see the doctor because I started having diarrhea 2 days ago and am going six to eight times per day." How would the nurse document this statement?
A) Concern: Client is afraid he is going to be dehydrated from the amount of diarrhea he is having. B) Problem: Client is having diarrhea at least six to eight times per day. C) The client is having diarrhea and wants to see the physician. D) Chief complaint: "Diarrhea began 2 days ago and having six to eight stools per day."
Palpation of the axillary lymph nodes should include the central axillary group (midaxillary), which is located
a. at the anterior edge of the latissimus dorsi muscle. b. at the thoracic wall of the axilla. c. behind the lateral edge of the pectoralis major muscle. d. on the inner aspect of the upper part of the humerus close to the axillary vein.
If not chosen as the first drug in hypertension treatment, which drug class should be added as a second step because it will enhance the effects of most other agents?
1. ACE inhibitors 2. Beta blockers 3. Calcium channel blockers 4. Diuretics
Which ensures that a study's results are not due to chance alone?
A) Rejecting the null hypothesis B) Setting the p value to .05 C) Calculating the risk ratio D) Using a preventive study design