Three nursing students are in the elevator and overhear Evan, one of the staff nurses, discussing his neighbor who was hospitalized last night for liver failure
Evan told his colleague that a mutual friend told him that the neighbor was "known for liking his brandy." A family member was in the elevator and also overheard the conversation. Evan may be charged with:
A) Slander
B) Libel
C) Fraud
D) Breach of confidentiality
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient taking erythromycin reports experiencing nausea and upset stomach. What is your best action?
a. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber immediately. b. Ensure that the drug is given with or after food. c. Ask if the patient has any drug allergies. d. Document the report as the only action.
A program that may benefit homebound older adults is the
a. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro-gram. b. Congregate Meals Program. c. Home-Delivered Meals Program. d. Emergency Food Assistance Program.
A 10-year-old child is dying and has lost the ability to speak. The nurse learned from an earlier discussion with the child that he was afraid of being alone when he died
The nurse can do which of the following interventions to help address this fear? a. Instruct the parents and family to speak to the child b. Instruct everyone to be quiet so he can rest c. Avoid touching the child whenever possible d. None of the above