When describing organ donation to the family of a dying child, which of the following would the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Telling them that further harm may occur to the child through the process
B) Tell them that their cultural and religious beliefs will be considered
C) Including this topic in the discussion of impending death
D) Informing the family that organ donation will delay the funeral
B
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Which is an appropriate strategy for planning, conducting, and controlling the interview?
A) When an applicant clearly does not have the proper qualifications for a position, the interviewer should be tactful, but advise the applicant as soon as possible that there is a lack of appropriate qualifications for the job. B) Personal questions should be asked early during the interview process so a rapport can be established between the interviewer and the applicant. C) The interviewer should develop questions that can be answered with a yes or no answer. D) The interviewer should assess an applicant's perceptive skills by sending nonverbal cues to the applicant during his or her responses.
When administering PO medications, the nurse must plan how and when to administer the drug. What is not a factor when planning to administer a PO medication?
1. How long should the infusion last? 2. Can the medication be crushed? 3. Should the medication be given on an empty stomach? 4. Can the medication be split?
When caring for the body after death, you should
A. not provide privacy. B. treat the body with respect. C. not wear gloves. D. remove the clothing and wrap the body with a sheet.
The nurse obtains a prescription to apply restraints to a patient who is agitated, aggressive, and has threatened two staff members. Which action should the nurse take regarding the use of the restraints?
1. Assess the patient every 6 hours. 2. Ensure that the order is written as "PRN confusion." 3. Remind the healthcare provider to assess the patient every other day. 4. Instruct the patient on the use of the restraints.