Marcy, a charge nurse on the floor, calls to say that she forgot to chart the 1400 dose of chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for Mrs. Fritz. She asks, "Please sign it for me. You saw me give it just before we counted the narcotics at the change of shift
" The legal responsibility of the nurse is to:
A) Sign out psychoactive medications for other nurses because medications are so closely monitored
B) Forbid the LPN/LVN to administer psychoactive medications
C) Support the charge nurse's request, because this is a direct request from a supervisor
D) Require only the nurse who gives medications to sign for them
D
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A) Use cold-pressed olive oil B) Increase the intake of fiber C) Reduce the intake of fried foods D) Avoid fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids E) Avoid all caffeine and other stimulants
The nurse would anticipate that the patient would need to complete an informed consent for treatment form for all of the following situations EXCEPT
a. pacemaker insertion b. conscious sedation c. insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter d. electroconvulsive therapy
Identify how the values of nexters and nurses nearing retirement may differ from those of other nurses
What will be an ideal response?
A client with depression refuses to get out of bed for group sessions. Which nursing statement appropriately educates the client about the benefits of physical activity?
A) "People with depression lack certain chemicals in their brains that are improved through physical activity." B) "Physical activity is good for everyone." C) "Low-intensity exercise is more beneficial than high-impact exercise." D) "When you are active physically, it helps you mentally."