A patient has questions about a required surgical procedure. When performing as a patient advocate, what should the nurse do?
A. Explain the procedure to the patient.
B. Document that the patient does not understand the proposed surgical procedure.
C. Contact the healthcare provider and ask that the procedure be explained to the patient.
D. Instruct the patient in alternatives to the surgical procedure.
Answer: C
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A. "Adding St. John's wort has really helped my depression." B. "I have started using aromatherapy and it helps a little." C. "Increasing my calcium intake seems to have a positive effect." D. "My baby seemed sleepier so I stopped breastfeeding him."
The plasma membrane is constructed so that
a. it is strong enough to keep the cell whole. b. nutrients can enter and waste products can leave. c. only oxygen can pass through. d. blood cells can pass through.
The nurse is working with an emergency response team following massive flooding caused by a hurricane
When working with the Clinical Outreach Communication Activity (COCA) team of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the COCA is responsible for which action? A) Provide two-way communication between clinicians and the CDC. B) Provide communication between doctors in the field during a disaster and their healthcare team. C) Provide resources to the community during times of disaster. D) Provide expert advice to nurses during natural disasters.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a craniotomy. When writing the plan of care, the nurse identifies a diagnosis of "deficient fluid volume related to fluid restriction and osmotic diuretic use."
What would be an appropriate intervention for this diagnosis? A) Change the patient's position as indicated. B) Monitor serum electrolytes. C) Maintain NPO status. D) Monitor arterial blood gas (ABG) values.