Which situation illustrates the ethical principle of autonomy being applied in drug administration?
A) Patient has the right to refuse medication.
B) In drug research, the patient has a right to informed consent.
C) Nurse anticipates the untoward effects of drugs that may occur and acts to minimize them.
D) Patient's drug therapy and responses are discussed only with people who have the right to know.
A
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A) Trazodone B) Nortriptyline C) Fluvoxamine D) Phenelzine
The leading cause of death in 2010 was:
A) Cerebrovascular disease B) Chronic lower respiratory disease C) Diabetes mellitus D) Heart disease
An intensive care unit nurse reports the client's condition to the nurse on the medical unit. This is a(an)
A) Primary source B) Secondary source C) General report D) Informational report
The most acute risk for patients with dysphagia is
a. constipation. b. dehydration. c. dry mouth. d. panic attacks.