Writing an untrue statement about a patient is slander
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse notes that an advance directive is on a patient's medical record. Which statement represents the best description of an advance directive guideline the nurse will follow?
Asking the pregnant woman about her use of recreational drugs is an essential component of the prenatal history. Harmful fetal effects that may occur from recreational drugs include:
Select all answers that apply: A) Miscarriage/spontaneous abortion B) Low birth weight C) Macrosomia D) Postterm labor/birth
Which action should the nurse take when teaching a 5-year-old patient about a scheduled surgery?
a. Do not discuss the procedure with the child to decrease anxiety. b. Let the child know the surgery will be at 9:00 AM in the morning. c. Insist that the parents wait outside the room to ensure privacy of the child. d. Allow the child to touch and hold medical equipment such as thermometers.
The nurse providing newborn stabilization must be aware that the primary side effect of maternal narcotic analgesia in the newborn is:
a. Respiratory depression. c. Acrocyanosis. b. Bradycardia. d. Tachypnea.