The pediatric nurse caring for a child with increased intracranial pressure knows that priority nursing interventions include:
Select all answers that apply.
A) preventing hyperthermia.
B) lowering the head of the bed.
C) maintaining a patent airway.
D) administering mannitol (Osmitrol).
A, C, D
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If a researcher unobtrusively studies interactions among patients in a psychiatric hospital, which ethical principle may be violated?
A) Confidentiality B) Freedom from harm C) Right to self-determination D) All of the above
In the child behavioral unit on which you work with the family of a prospective patient, you are having a discussion with the mother. The mother asks you how she knows her child will not be mistreated when he misbehaves
What is the best statement in the Patient Bill of Rights to discuss with this mother regarding her child's treatment? A) Be treated with dignity, concern, and respect at all times B) Expect quality care provided by trained and competent professional providers C) Be treated in the least restrictive setting D) Receive explanations of treatment and be involved in the planning of care
A family requests that no additional heroic measures be instituted for their terminally ill mother who has advance directives in place. The nurse respects this decision in keeping with the principle of:
a. accountability. b. autonomy. c. nonmaleficence. d. veracity.
The nurse recognizes possible risks for injury while completing a client's home assessment. Which does the nurse instruct the client to do to avoid home accidents? (Select all that apply.)
1. Use hand rails in the bathroom. 2. Place night lights in the hallways. 3. Exercise to maintain muscle strength. 4. Clean and wax wood floors regularly. 5. Suggest hot water bottles for soreness. 6. Secure area rugs with double-faced tape.