A nurse works in an ICU in which she routinely sees physicians neglecting the care of patients who do not have health insurance
She feels angry about the unfairness of this situation but also powerless to do anything because she fears the loss of her job. Which of the following best describes what the nurse is experiencing?
A) Medical futility
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Moral distress
D) Paternalism
C
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for an obese patient with hypertension. The nursing diagnosis is noncompliance with dietary regimen related to knowledge deficit and lifestyle
Which of the following would be an appropriate expected outcome for this diagnosis? A) No evidence of peripheral edema B) Limits visitors to family in the evenings C) Absence of infection D) Identifies harmful effects of obesity
After teaching a client how to prevent altitude-related illnesses, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client needs additional teaching?
a. "If my climbing partner can't think straight, we should descend to a lower altitude." b. "I will ask my provider about medications to help prevent acute mountain sickness." c. "My partner and I will plan to sleep at a higher elevation to acclimate more quickly." d. "I will drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while on the mountain."
Diekelmann and colleagues proposed a 7-stage process of hermeneutic analysis that includes the identification of which of the following?
A) An appropriate metaphor B) A constitutive pattern C) A hermeneutic circle D) An exemplar
The nurse is teaching a patient how to use a condom. Which instructions will the nurse provide?
a. Store in a warm lit space. b. Use massage oils for lubrication. c. Rinse and reuse the condom if needed. d. Hold onto the condom when pulling out.