A registered nurse witnesses another nurse violating a patient's autonomy. Even though she did not participate in the action, the nurse who witnessed the act experiences powerlessness, frustration, and anger
This reaction describes which of the following?
a. Moral distress c. Moral outrage
b. Moral uncertainty d. Moral dilemma
C
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A) Bronchoconstriction B) Hepatotoxicity C) Aplastic anemia D) Agranulocytosis
In which of the following ethnic groups has the lowest incidence of osteoporosis?
A) African Americans B) Whites C) Asians D) American Indians
A patient presents to the emergency department with reports of bloody diarrhea. During assessment, the patient becomes increasingly lethargic. The nurse's emergency interventions are based on which potential patient problems?
1. There is insufficient perfusion to the patient's brain. 2. There is impairment of gas exchange at the alveolar level. 3. The patient is at higher risk for infection. 4. The patient is at risk for altered nutrition secondary to anorexia or nothing by mouth (NPO) status. 5. The patient is at risk for confusion
An older patient requests a small, inflated donut to sit on to relieve pressure. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "Ok, it will definitely help with relieving pressure." 2. "Using the donut can cause skin breakdown." 3. "I will need to obtain an order from the physician for you." 4. "I will give it to your wife and you can use this at home."