Advance directive
What will be an ideal response?
Specifies what life-saving treatments he or she does or does not wish to have.
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A young woman has been diagnosed by her family physician with primary Raynaud disease
The woman is distraught stating, "I've always been healthy, and I can't believe I have a disease now." What would be her physician's most appropriate response? A) "This likely won't have a huge effect on your quality of life, and I'll prescribe anticlotting drugs to prevent attacks." B) "I'll teach you some strategies to minimize its effect on your life, and minor surgery to open up your blood vessels will help too." C) "You need to make sure you never start smoking, and most of the symptoms can be alleviated by regular physical activity." D) "If you make sure to keep yourself warm, it will have a fairly minimal effect; I'll also give you pills to enhance your circulation."
Which of the following interventions will decrease the risk of aspiration for the client who has dysphagia and requires assistance with eating?
A) position the client at a 45? angle to eat B) provide thin and clear liquids C) Finely puree solid foods so it slides down easily D) keep the client upright for an hour after eating
Upon entering a patient's room to complete discharge instructions the nurse discovers the patient in tears. The business office has stated that the patient cannot leave until someone pays a portion of the hospital bill
What should the nurse do? 1. Call social services to request an immediate financial evaluation. 2. Continue preparations for discharge, comforting the patient as much as possible. 3. Cancel the discharge plans and notify the physician of the patient's status. 4. Call the family to arrange for partial payment of the hospital bill.
The nurse is caring for several acutely ill clients during the shift. Which of the following is an example of the nurse practicing the professional criteria of autonomy?
A) Communicating with peers when help is needed B) Deciding to prioritize care according to client needs C) Delivering medications and prescribed treatments in a timely manner D) Complaining to the supervisor about high acuity level and staff-to-client ratio