A 17-year-old client is admitted to an inpatient unit after experiencing his first psychotic break of a schizophrenic illness. His parents plead with a nurse to reveal his diagnosis and prognosis
The treatment team is refraining from discussing the client's condition with the parents; stating the client's condition is "a reaction to stress." Which ethical principle is being compromised?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Nonmaleficence
D) Justice
E) Veracity
E
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What signs and symptoms would this nurse assess for? (Mark all that apply.) A) Rapid pulse rate B) Hypothermia C) Hypotension D) Bradycardia E) Delirium
When the PACU nurse assesses diminished breath sounds in the unconscious recovering patient, the nurse should:
a. hyperventilate the patient with an Ambu bag. b. turn the oxygen up to 3 L/min. c. elevate the head of bed 45 degrees. d. chart, "Diminished breath sounds in both lower lobes."
Match the group member's comment to the role it most closely represents
1. "We aren't getting much done; let's speed things up and make a decision." 2. "Last week we finished our first goal and today we are starting on our second." 3. "Everyone has had good ideas so far; so, whatever you say is fine with me." 4. "It doesn't really matter what we do. I'm just here because they make me attend." a. Playboy b. Energizer c. Organizer d. Follower
A healthcare professional advises a person with diabetes mellitus to have an annual eye exam. When the person asks why this is necessary, the professional states that retinopathy develops in patients with diabetes mellitus because of what reason?
a. Plaques of lipids develop in the retinal vessels. b. Pressure in the retinal vessels increase as a result of increased osmotic pressure. c. Ketones cause microaneurysms in the retinal vessels. d. Retinal ischemia and red blood cell aggregation occur.