A terminally ill patient, in severe pain, asks a nurse to help her die. What must the nurse consider morally, ethically, and professionally before answering the patient?
A) ANA Code for Nurses, ethical and professional standards
B) own personal moral and ethical values and standards
C) hospital or agency procedures and protocols
D) Medical Code of Ethics, belief in active euthanasia
A
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When palpating the carotid artery, which of the following is most important? (Select all that apply.)
a. Rotate the patient's head to the side being examined to relax the sternocleidomasto-id. b. Excessive carotid sinus massage can compromise blood flow to the brain. c. Excessive carotid sinus massage can cause slowing of the pulse. d. Palpate both sides simultaneously.
While volunteering at a homeless shelter, a nurse observes a known pedophile leaving the restroom with a small child. Select the nurse's priority action
a. Report the observation to authorities by the child abuse hotline. b. Protect the child without involving herself/himself with the perpetrator. c. Notify staff of the homeless shelter to address the situation. d. Continue to observe the interaction and document findings.
What is the central concept around which a family education plan for preventing childhood eating problems is constructed?
a. Promoting self-demand feeding for the child b. Distinguishing between physical and psychological hunger c. Scheduling meals because children do not recognize physical hunger d. Parental expectations of ideal intake as determinants of healthy eating habits
The nurse is providing education to a client with high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Which food should the client be cautioned to avoid?
A) Coconut B) Fish C) Chicken D) Sunflower