What is the best definition of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?
a. Health-care workers avoiding harm to clients
b. Telling the truth to clients in all matters
c. Being faithful to commitments made to clients
d. The right of self-determination of clients
A
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A) Using a cool mist humidifier B) Encouraging the child to drink liquids C) Discarding the child's toothbrush D) Administering antibiotic therapy
The pulmonary valve is best heard over the:
A. left second intercostal space left sternal border B. left fifth intercostal space mid-clavicular line C. right fourth intercostal space right sternal border D. right second intercostal space right sternal border
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Which of the following statements by the client indicates adequate education has occurred according to the objectives? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I never got my rubella vaccination so I've been staying away from my niece who has rubella.". 2. "I stopped taking Accutane for my acne before we started trying to get pregnant.". 3. "I have been so careful about taking my insulin now that I'm pregnant.". 4. "I have just one glass of wine each evening.". 5. "I had to change to a different medication to prevent my seizures before we got pregnant.".
The client has a tracheostomy secondary to head and neck surgery. The nurse monitors the client for complications related to the absence of which important protective mechanism?
A) Filtration and humidification of inspired air B) Decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of the trachea C) The sneeze reflex initiated by irritants in the nasal passages D) The ability to cough