Which of the following is an example of paternalistic behavior?
A) telling a patient that a painful procedure will not hurt
B) intercepting a visitor's gift of candy to a patient with diabetes
C) deciding to close the intensive care unit when all beds are full
D) discussing a patient's condition with the patient's roommate
B
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1. Notifying the health care provider 2. Notifying the charge nurse 3. Assessing the client 4. Positioning the client in left Trendelenburg and applying oxygen
A client is weak and drowsy after a lumbar puncture. The nurse caring for the client knows that what priority nursing intervention should be provided after a lumbar puncture?
A) Administer antihistamines to the client. B) Provide adequate caffeine-rich drinks to the client. C) Assess the level of consciousness (LOC) and the pupil response of the client. D) Position the client flat for at least 3 hours.
A Public Health Nurse has been asked to speak to the local PTO about contact dermatitis. The nurse explains various causes of irritant contact dermatitis
It is important for the nurse to include what as a potential cause of this skin disorder to prevent repeated cases? A) Reaction to an oral medication B) Soap or detergents C) Poor hygiene D) Overhydration of the skin
In general, the choice of which aminoglycoside to use for a susceptible infection is based on:
a. the antibiotic approved in an institution's formulary. b. the cost of the agent. c. patterns of resistance in the institution or community. d. the patient's allergy profile.