The nurse is formulating an actual nursing diagnosis for a client. Which of the following is an example of an actual nursing diagnosis?
a. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to inability to change positions
b. Potential for enhanced nutrition
c. Fluid volume deficit related to nausea and vomiting
d. Risk for infection related to indwelling urinary catheter
ANS: C
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When preparing for the discharge of a client who is experiencing postoperative pain, the nurse provides teaching regarding pain medication. How should the nurse reinforce these instructions?
1. Provide the phone number of the pharmacist. 2. Provide a written copy of the instructions. 3. Provide appropriate documentation in the client's chart. 4. Remind the client not to take the medication until the pain is severe.
Which of the following elements must be present when evaluating a patient's decision-making capacity? Select all that apply
a. The ability to understand the information provided b. The ability to communicate understanding c. The ability to indicate personal choices and decisions d. The ability to understand medical terminology e. The ability to demonstrate values guiding the decision
A consequentialist approach to ethics is concerned with ______.
a. the values that underpin our decisions b. the consequences of our decisions c. our duties
The nurse would anticipate the client with hyperthyroidism to exhibit which symptom?
1. Hypothermia 2. Bradycardia 3. Weight gain 4. Hypertension