The nurse who fails to remove a patient from an unsafe situation has violated the bioethical principle of:
a. justice.
b. fidelity.
c. veracity.
d. beneficence.
D
Beneficence is the principle of removing or preventing harm, or promoting good. Justice refers to fairness, and fidelity is the principle of faithfulness. Veracity refers to truth-telling.
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1. Recheck the blood sugar in four hours. 2. Begin an IV of 10% dextrose. 3. Feed the baby one ounce of formula. 4. Document the findings in the chart.
A patient asks the nurse how an anti-infective produces a therapeutic effect. What key point will the nurse explain to this patient?
A) Drugs used to treat infections date back to the 17th century. B) All anti-infectives work in the same way to destroy organisms. C) Selective toxicity determines the appropriate drug dosage needed. D) The goal of anti-infectives is to interfere with normal functioning of the organism.
When ordering a medication that will be titrated, the AP will specify the drug, dosage ______, starting
dose, and desired effect. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has a history of functional urinary incontinence. Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care?
a. Demonstrate the use of the Credé maneuver. b. Teach exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor. c. Place a bedside commode close to the patient's bed. d. Use an ultrasound scanner to check postvoiding residuals.