When instructing a client on the three steps of a proctosigmoidoscopy, which of the following would not be included?
1. Placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube for gastric deflation
2. Digital examination to dilate the anal sphincters to detect obstruction
3. Sigmoidoscope to examine the distal sigmoid colon and rectum
4. Proctoscope to examine the lower rectum and anal canal
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This is a diagnostic test that takes three steps: first, a digital examination; second, a sigmoidoscope; and third, a proctoscope. An NG tube is not needed for this examination.
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1. Ethical obligations 2. Legal obligations 3. Legal and ethical obligations 4. Educational obligation
The nurse recognizes that the subculture of health care:
1. Can be ignored when dealing with clients from one's culture. 2. Takes precedence over her own personal culture. 3. Affects thinking and cultural values. 4. Causes many nurses to view their personal cultures as more important.
A terminally ill older patient with ongoing pain is prescribed an increased dose of morphine. What should the nurse consider when providing this dose of pain medication to the patient?
1. The ultimate goal for the patient is to control pain. 2. The organization's attorney should be made aware of the physician's order. 3. The nurse may be charged with a crime for administering the medication dose. 4. It is more important to ensure the patient does not experience respiratory depression.
A nurse would identify which clients as potentially benefiting from the services of a genetics specialist?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A client taking furosemide for congestive heart failure 2. A client who is considering tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment 3. A client whose atrial fibrillation is being treated with warfarin 4. A client who requires psychotropic medications. 5. A client who takes multiple vitamin supplements