Upon reviewing a health care provider's orders for an assigned client, you notice that tetracycline, Maalox, and an iron supplement have been prescribed
You understand tetracycline absorption is decreased when administered with antacids or ferrous sulfate, and that the antibiotic should be taken on an empty stomach. You then schedule these medications to be given several hours apart and the tetracycline 2 to 3 hours before meals. This nursing intervention represents an example of which ethical principle? a. beneficence c. nonmaleficence
b. client advocacy d. utility
C
Nonmaleficence is the principle of duty to avoid causing harm to others; it refers to both intentional harm and the risk of harm, which may be physiologic, social, financial, or spiritual in nature. Nonmaleficence requires that a nurse weigh potential risks and benefits of treatment or research, following professional and legal standards of care.
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a. "I must maintain As in school.". b. "I am human and capable of making mis-takes.". c. "If I fail at something, the results will be catastrophic.". d. "If I am not liked by everyone, I am a failure.".
A client has been diagnosed with a functional obstruction of the intestine. Which of the following types of obstructions might be the diagnosis?
A) Volvulus B) Paralytic ileus C) Stenosis D) Intussusception
A nurse is providing care to a patient. Which action indicates the nurse is following the National Patient Safety Goals?
a. Identifies patient with one identifier before transporting to x-ray department b. Initiates an intravenous (IV) catheter using clean technique on the first try c. Uses medication bar coding when administering medications d. Obtains vital signs to place on a surgical patient's chart
The nurse preparing to transfer to a pediatric hospital would expect to administer medications to children from birth to age _____ years. Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word