A patient in the ICU recently experienced a myocardial infarction that resulted in an aneurysm of the ventricular wall. The patient's cardiovascular surgeon has determined that the aneurysm is irreparable
In this situation, an attempt to repair the rupture via laparoscopic surgery would be considered which of the following?
A) Palliative
B) Curative
C) Medically futile
D) Beneficent
C
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The loss of fluid throughout the body after a severe burn puts the patient at risk for
A) thrombi. B) coagulation problems. C) disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). D) All of the above are correct.
A outpatient with bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate 600 mg BID. The patient complains of nausea. To lessen the nausea, the nurse can suggest taking the lithium with:
a. meals. b. an antacid. c. an antiemetic. d. a large glass of juice.
The nurse is caring for an older patient with diabetes who is on antibiotics for a local infection. Which observation by the nurse would be anticipated?
1. Slight weight gain 2. Increased appetite 3. Diminished sense of taste 4. Increased use of salt on foods
For a nursing malpractice action, essential characteristics of negligence must be present. Which of the following constitute these essential characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
a. The nurse assumed the responsibility for the patient's care. b. The nurse is found to have failed to meet the standard of care. c. The harm to the patient must be shown to have been caused by the failure to meet the standard of care. d. Harm to an individual has occurred. e. The nurse's action involves acts of commission.