The physician and nurse participate with a patient in making a particularly difficult moral decision. If the decision-making process is properly implemented, which of the following may occur?
a. The goal will be reached. c. Other actions may be required.
b. Other dilemmas emerge. d. All of the above
D
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Because a patient who has received a lung transplant is at risk for ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch, it would be a priority for the nurse to monitor
a. blood gases. c. lung sounds. b. cardiac output. d. blood pressure.
Before interviewing an Hispanic family, what is the most important action for the nurse to take?
a. Compliment each member on some visible asset b. Establish rapport, and gain trust and confidence c. Greet them in Spanish even if badly spoken and accented d. Recognize the male as the authority figure in the family
If time allows, the nurse should review which of the following with the client prior to administering an opioid antagonist? Select all that apply
A) Initial health history B) Allergy history C) Bowel history D) Family medical history E) Current treatment modalities
A client comes to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath with activity that has gradually gotten worse over several years. An important finding from the nursing history would be the client's
a. family history of lung cancer. b. occupation as a coal miner. c. previous treatment for "walking pneumonia." d. recent move from the mountains.