The 32-year-old patient in a mental health unit discusses his personal thoughts and feelings with the nurse. The nurse is maintaining the circle of confidentiality by reporting this information to which individuals? Select all that apply
A) The patient's physician
B) The patient's family
C) The nurse from the oncoming shift
D) The unit's mental health technicians
E) The patient's closest friend
Ans: A, C, D
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The nurse is planning care for a school-age child diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. Which diagnosis should the nurse select to help the patient with this health problem?
A) Risk for situational low self-esteem related to short stature B) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to infantile blood vessels C) Impaired skin integrity related to overproduction of melanin D) Risk for self-directed violence related to oversecretion of epinephrine
With regard to HIPAA implementation, the LPN/LVN who is newly employed at a health care agency should
a. realize that enough was learned about the provisions of the act in school to function effectively at work. b. be aware that each agency may interpret HIPAA provisions somewhat differently. c. operate on the assumption that all agency privacy practices are similar. d. depend on the HIPAA website to provide all necessary job-related information.
The client is in a manic phase of bipolar disorder, and is receiving lithium. What will the nurse expect to assess when the client's lithium level is 0.3 m/Eq/L?
1. Sedation 2. Calm behavior 3. Vomiting and diarrhea 4. Hyperactivity
Which nursing actions would help ensure a healthful environment? Select all that apply
A. Help an elderly couple get referred to a health clinic that will accept their Medicare card. B. Help parents fight to get soda and candy vending machines out of the school. C. Help the high school student government establish a waste recycling program. D. Refer a homeless person to an overnight shelter. E. Recognize that patient autonomy is crucial and individuals have a right to smoke if they so desire. F. Support members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving who testify to Congress.