The relatives of a client have filed a law suit against a nurse for lack of proper care. Which could be an appropriate immediate response for the nurse in this situation?
A) Convince the client's relatives about the truth
B) Resign from the position on the grounds of morality
C) Take a leave of absence from the workplace until the lawsuit is resolved
D) Obtain services of a lawyer specializing in nursing malpractice
D
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The nurse is caring for a client with exposure to an unknown chemical agent. The client asks, "Why can't a lab test be done to determine which agent I was exposed to?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "There is no way to determine exactly which test to run." B) "Obtaining results from a lab test would take longer than treatment would." C) "There are no lab tests available to identify the chemical." D) "It is more important to understand the type of injury you have."
A patient inadvertently took an excessive dose of warfarin (Coumadin) and was immediately treated with IV vitamin K (Phytonadione). The symptoms that would most concern the nurse after administration of vitamin K are
a. mild pruritus, pulse of 92. b. respirations of 32, bronchoconstriction, O2 sats of 83%. c. prolonged sensitization to warfarin (Coumadin). d. blood pressure of 107/52 and bleeding gums.
Calculate the amount to administer: ___________________. Ordered: Lanoxin 75 mcg IM now. On
hand: Lanoxin 0.25 mg/mL. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is studying bioethics. What statement would indicate that learning has occurred regarding autonomy?
A) "After I provide information, I will respect my client's right to make a decision.". B) "Every client should be given his due.". C) "We must always be honest with clients.". D) "Part of our profession is doing good things for others.".