The nurse witnesses a patient sign an operative permit form. What does the nurse's signature, in a legal sense, imply?
A) Saw the client sign the consent form
B) Is certain the client understands the proposed procedure
C) Believe the client is capable of understanding the proposed procedure
D) Know the client has had an adequate evaluation to be able to tolerate the procedure
A
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The nurse is caring for a client from another culture who refused morning care. Possible cultural influences on the client include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Religious practices. 2. Growing up in an area with little water. 3. Need for privacy. 4. Need for assistance. 5. Client's age.
The nurse conducts a physical assessment for a client with severe right lower quadrant (RLQ) abdominal pain. The nurse notes that the abdomen is rigid and the client's temperature is 101.1° F (38.4° C)
Which laboratory value does the nurse bring to the attention of the health care pro-vider as a priority? a. A "left shift" in the white blood cell count b. White blood cell count, 22,000/mm3 c. Serum sodium, 149 mEq/L d. Serum creatinine, 0.7 mg/dL
The nurse detects a difference in Mr. Morrow's leg lengths. Which of the following is considered abnormal?
A) No difference B) 1 cm C) 0.8 cm D) 2.0 cm
Which is a priority in counseling parents of a 6-month-old infant?
a. Increased appetite from secondary growth spurt b. Allowing the infant to self-feed c. Securing a developmentally safe environment for the infant d. Strategies to teach infants to sit up