The nurse uses the MORAL model for ethical decision making at the bedside. Which option reflects the first step (M) of this model?
1. The nurse investigates the opinions of everyone involved in the issue.
2. The nurse evaluates the situation after an intervention is implemented.
3. The nurse implements an intervention and thinks about its impact.
4. The nurse considers the benefits and risks of possible solutions to the problem.
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Rationale: In the first step of the MORAL model the participants "massage the problem," thinking of it from everyone's point of view.
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a. Counts pulse for 30 seconds and multiplies by two. b. Performs hand hygiene prior to patient contact. c. Compares pulses in both carotid arteries at the same time. d. Assesses pulse on one side then assesses the other side.
A nurse talks with a person whose spouse died while jogging. Which is the appropriate statement for the nurse?
a. "At least your spouse did not suffer." b. "It's better to go quickly as your spouse did." c. "The loss of your spouse must be very painful for you." d. "You'll begin to feel better after you get over the shock."
For bisphosphonates to be optimally effective, these medications must be taken with an adequate amount of:
A. folic acid. B. vitamin C. C. oral calcium and vitamin D. D. iron.
What is the most effective way to evaluate the pain response after administering a nonopioid analgesic?
A) Observe the patient when he/she is not aware you are assessing him/her. B) Ask another nurse to assess the patient's response to the medication. C) Using a pain scale, ask the patient to describe the pain. D) Ask the family to determine the patient's response to the pain.