Nonmaleficence
What will be an ideal response?
To do no harm.
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For a patient with Addison's disease, what therapeutic goal does the nurse most expect?
A) Monitor vital signs closely B) Measure intake and output hourly C) Restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance D) Monitor hemodynamic pressures invasively
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for an individual recovering from a cerebral stroke?
a. Activity noncompliance related to obesity b. Activity intolerance related to generalized weakness c. Decreased cardiac output related to altered heart contractility d. Sedentary lifestyle related to deficient knowledge
The nurse is calculating the percent weight change of a 40-year-old female, weighing 156 pounds 1 month ago, and 140 pounds on current examination. The nurse would correctly record:
1. 5% 2. 10% 3. 12% 4. 14.3%
To prevent infection of the reproductive tract, the nurse should instruct the client to:
a. change the peripad once per shift. b. cleanse the perineum from front to back. c. perform pericare at least twice during the shift. d. increase fluid intake to 2500 to 3000 mL/day.