While walking down the hall on the way to lunch, a patient's family overheard two nurses discussing a patient whom they were taking care of and the following comment was made: "Mr. Jones sure is cranky today and nothing we do seems to satisfy him; I cannot wait until he leaves." What is unethical about this comment?
What will be an ideal response?
Whether a patient is having a good day or not, nursing should not be discussing this patient in the hallway and especially not using the patient's name.
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A) "I am going to place this piece of sterile gauze into your vagina to try to stop the bleeding." B) "I know that it is uncomfortable, but try to keep your legs apart so the blood can flow out of your body." C) "I am going to put this sanitary napkin between your legs to collect the blood." D) "I am going to insert my gloved hand into your vagina and apply pressure to try to stop the bleeding from the inside."
Which of the following first identified capturing data at the point of care as a key criterion for an EHR?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a computer password?
Prevents unauthorized access to data Starts and shuts down the computer Stores information Backs up computer files
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard mandates that all employees be trained in reading and interpreting chemical labels and hazard signs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false