The nurse working with clients who seek genetic counseling or testing helps the client and family manage potential psychosocial distress that can accompany test results, including (Select all that apply)
a. disclosure of nonrelatedness.
b. disrupted family processes.
c. guilt feelings for passing on diseases.
d. impairment in self-esteem.
e. survivor guilt.
A, B, C, D, E
There is a wide range of psychological responses to the results of genetic testing. In fact, the nurse must realize that the results of the tests may cause psychological harm. This information must be included in the informed consent.
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The Code of Ethics for Nursing provides a framework for the nurse in ethical decision making and
a. is usurped by state or federal laws. b. allows the nurse to focus on the good of society rather than the uniqueness of the client. c. was recently adopted by the American Nurses Association. d. provides society with a set of expectations of the profession.
A nurse will be prepared to administer naloxone (Narcan) to a patient who has had an overdose of morphine. Repeated doses of Narcan will be necessary because Narcan
A) has less strength in each dose than do individual doses of morphine. B) has a shorter half-life than morphine. C) combined with morphine, increases the physiologic action of the morphine. D) causes the respiratory rate to decrease.
An older patient requests a small, inflated donut to sit on to relieve pressure. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "Ok, it will definitely help with relieving pressure." 2. "Using the donut can cause skin breakdown." 3. "I will need to obtain an order from the physician for you." 4. "I will give it to your wife and you can use this at home."
Traditional "soul food" is eaten by a large portion of the American population. What is the primary protein source in a traditional soul food diet?
A) Pork B) Wild game C) Mutton D) Beef