A nurse aide reports to the nurse that the 87-year-old client is not breathing well and that the skin is cold and mottled. The client has a living will and requests comfort measures only. The nurse's action to care for this client would be to
A) withhold pain medication, hygiene, and nutrition until the client dies.
B) contact the physician for orders to control the client's breathing.
C) ask the family what they want to be done for the client.
D) instruct the nurse aide to provide personal hygiene and skin care as outlined in the care plan.
D
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A) Muscle dysfunction B) Seizures C) Uncoordinated movements D) Sleep all the time
A nurse was granted 12 weeks' leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for care of an adult son. At the conclusion of the 12 weeks the nurse does not want to return to work. Under which situation might the leave be extended?
1. If the son is under treatment for substance abuse 2. If the son is still too sick to work 3. If the son is a firefighter, police officer, or other public servant 4. If the son is a member of the National Guard
A patient had a heart attack and the nurse identifies the diagnosis as activity intolerance. What assessment finding indicates a priority goal for this diagnosis is being met?
a. Mild chest pain getting into the chair b. Feels unsteady when getting out of bed c. O2 saturation 98% after using the com-mode d. Less dyspnea when changing positions
Any question to which an answer is desired is suitable for study through systematic research
A) True B) False