Psychiatric clients have a right to
1. refuse treatment.
2. adjust their medications.
3. determine their treatment.
4. refuse to accept their diagnosis.
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An example of a right
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A) Central cyanosis B) Pallor C) Ecchymosis D) Peripheral cyanosis
There are many terms used to describe moral issues faced by nurses including moral uncertainty, moral conflict, moral distress, moral outrage, and ethical dilemmas. What is moral uncertainty?
A) Occurs when an individual is unsure which moral principles or values apply and may even include uncertainty as to what the moral problem is B) Occurs when the individual knows the right thing to do but organizational constraints make it difficult to take the right course of action C) Occurs when an individual witnesses the immoral act of another but feels powerless to stop it D) Being forced to choose between two or more undesirable alternatives
In counseling a client regarding nutrition education, you explain that linoleic acid, a major fatty acid, is thought to be essential for:
a. glycogen storage in the liver. b. normal growth and development. c. myocardial cell function. d. building and maintaining tissues.
The school nurse is teaching teenage girls how to prevent vaginal infections. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for feminine care? Select all that apply
A) Wipe from back to front when going to the bathroom. B) Pull panties, with perineal pad attached, straight down. C) Douche at least once a week. D) Use vaginal sprays or scented powders between bathing. E) Wear only cotton panties. F) Avoid tight pants or jeans.