Which of the following adolescent(s) would receive care from the advanced practice nurse without parental consent? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 16-year-old who is living on his own (not with his parents)
b. A pregnant adolescent
c. An adolescent in an emergency situation
d. An adolescent whose diagnosis has a serious prognosis
ANS: A, B, C
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A nurse has accepted a position as a clinical nurse leader (CNL), a new role that has been launched within the past decade. In this role, the nurse should prioritize which of the following activities?
A) Acting as a spokesperson for the nursing profession B) Generating and disseminating new nursing knowledge C) Diagnosing and treating health problems that have a predictable course D) Helping patients to navigate the health care system
Using an IV infusion system that delivers 60 drops/mL, the nurse hangs a 1000-mL bag of D5W, which the physician has ordered to infuse at 80 mL/hr. It is now 10 AM. The nurse anticipates that the IV will need to be changed at:
1. 6 PM. 2. 8 PM. 3. 8:30 PM. 4. 10:30 PM.
Signs and symptoms of insulin shock include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) sweet or fruity breath odor B) perspiration; excessive sweating C) increased appetite D) weakness
How will you know that your teaching has been effective?
What will be an ideal response?