The LPN acquiring a signature on a surgical informed consent document must ensure that the:
1. client is not sedated.
2. doctor is present.
3. family member is a witness.
4. signature is in ink.
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Prior to surgery, the consent form must be signed before any preoperative sedation is ad-ministered.
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A) Inhibiting growth and development of the organism B) Inhibiting protein synthesis C) Inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis D) Stimulating bacterial reproduction
The client makes the statement: "I'm afraid to take the baby home tomorrow." Which response by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?
a. "You're afraid to take the baby home?" b. "Don't you have a mother who can come and help?" c. "You should read the literature I gave you before you leave." d. "I was scared when I took my first baby home, but everything worked out."
A nurse is planning to use an interpreter during a health history interview of a non-English speaking patient and family. Which nursing care guidelines should the nurse include when using an interpreter (Select all that apply)?
a. Elicit one answer at a time. b. Interrupt the interpreter if the response from the family is lengthy. c. Comments to the interpreter about the family should be made in English. d. Arrange for the family to speak with the same interpreter, if possible. e. Introduce the interpreter to the family.
The electrical activity of the patient's heart is being continuously monitored while he is on the coronary care unit. Suddenly, the nurse finds that the patient is experiencing ventricular fibrillation
Which of the following actions should the nurse prepare to take? a. Administer atropine. b. Prepare for CPR and defibrillation. c. Prepare the patient for surgical placement of a pacemaker. d. Instruct the patient to perform the Valsalva manoeuvre.