A nurse arrives on the medical unit wearing large dangling earrings. This is an example of which type of conduct?
a. Incompetent
b. Illegal
c. Unprofessional
d. Unethical
Ans: c. Unprofessional
You might also like to view...
An older client is experiencing dizziness when moving from a sitting to a standing position. Which findings should indicate to the nurse that this client may be dehydrated? (Select all that apply.)
a. Slightly confused b. Increased heart rate c. Lower extremity edema d. Blood pressure lower than usual e. Weight loss of 8 pounds since last month
When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?
a. Patient's cultural heritage. b. Patient's insight into suicidal motivation. c. Availability of means and lethality of method. d. Quality and access to an intact social support system.
Based on a community assessment, the nurse has set the following outcomes. Which outcome reflects Maslow's level of safety and security needs?
A) The community will establish an effective wastewater disposal system by January 22. B) The community will demonstrate pride by posting a welcome sign and flowers at the edge of town by April 8. C) The community will open a senior citizens center by March 9. D) The community will identify a walking path through the community by February 2.
The nurse is discussing orlistat (Alli) with a group of women at a community center when one of the participants asks, "What side effects are associated with this drug?" The nurse responds by stating:
1. "Tinnitus and hearing loss are side effects associated with orlistat (Alli)." 2. "Headache with photophobia are side effects associated with orlistat (Alli)." 3. "Flatus with oily stool discharge is a side effect often associated with orlistat (Alli)." 4. "Urinary frequency with urgency is a side effect associated with orlistat (Alli)."