An unresponsive 94-year-old woman who has recently had a leg amputated for terminal cancer develops renal failure. She has no living relatives
Although hemodialysis will prolong her life for several weeks to several months, her health-care team is having difficulty deciding if it should be initiated. What is the key ethical issue involved in this dilemma?
a. Distributive justice
b. Veracity
c. Fidelity
d. Nonmaleficence
A
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The nurse is examining the client's eyes and vision, and notes the client is unable to see items clearly that are close up. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding?
1. Myopia 2. Hyperopia 3. Presbyopia 4. Astigmatism
A patient is receiving dobutamine [Dobutrex] as a continuous infusion in the immediate postoperative period. The patient also is receiving a diuretic. What adverse drug reactions are possible in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Angina b. Dysrhythmias c. Hypotension d. Oliguria e. Tachycardia
The perinatal nurse teaches the prenatal class attendees about herbal medications that may cause uterine contractions and preterm labor
Herbal preparations that should be avoided because they act as uterine stimulants include: Select all answers that apply: A) Black cohosh B) Mugwort C) Ephedra D) Senna
The community health nurse is reviewing ideal candidates for home health care. Using your knowledge about home health care, which of the following individuals are candidates?
1. People with acute illness 2. People with chronic illness 3. Individuals with a new health-related situation A) 2 B) 1, 2 C) 1, 3 D) 1, 2, 3