A client meets the criteria for ambulatory surgery discharge if a nurse assesses that:
A. The client is able to drive home alone
B. Some respiratory depression is evident
C. The oxygen saturation level is at 85%
D. No intravenous (IV) narcotics have been given in the last 30 minutes
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D. All postanesthesia care unit (PACU) discharge criteria have been met, and no IV narcotics have been given for last 30 minutes.
A. Responsible adult is present to accompany client.
B. No respiratory depression is evident.
C. Oxygen saturation is greater than 90%.
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Institutional ethics committees (IECs) review ethical cases that are problematic for the practitioner. Major functions of IECs include
a. consultation with purely binding recommendations. b. support and education to health care providers. c. conflict resolution for moral dilemmas. d. recommendations that are binding in all cases.
The nurse is demonstrating active listening when:
a. while assessing the patient's vital signs, the nurse records the data and states, "You are improving, your vital signs are normal." b. eye contact is maintained while focusing on the patient as the patient describes the current pain level and location. c. he or she states, "I know how you feel, I recently lost my father and I am still hurting." d. cultural values are in opposition to the patient but shares that "I agree with your decision to use herbs rather than the prescribed medications."
A nurse is covering all aspects of admission procedures for a client who is receiving home health services. The nurse explains what procedures will be covered during his visits. Which aspect of the admission process does this represent?
A) establishing rapport and showing willingness to listen B) clearly defining the purpose and expectations of the admission C) documenting the procedure D) assisting in participation of the care-related decisions
The manner in which each person satisfies personal psychological needs reflects the personality.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)