A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old woman who has delivered a baby by cesarean section. She describes her pain as a 9. The nurse medicates her for pain. This is an example of which of the following ethical frameworks?
A) Justice
B) Fidelity
C) Beneficence
D) Nonmaleficence
Ans: C
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a. fantasy ideation. b. delusional thinking. c. fixation syndrome. d. imaginary wishes.
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing a hypertensive emergency. The nurse understands that if blood pressure is not lowered immediately, damage to which of the following can occur? Select all that apply
A) Heart B) Kidneys C) Gallbladder D) Pancreas E) Eyes
The client has been self-medicating with antitussives. Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to an adverse effect of this medication?
A) Crackles in the bases B) Increased coughing C) Temperature 101° F D) Nausea and vomiting
Which of the following places a child at risk for developing osteoporosis in adulthood?
a. Consuming sodas or carbonated beverages b. Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke c. Growth spurts that occur in adolescence d. Participating in weight-bearing exercises