Instructions that indicate health care interventions to initiate or withhold, or that designate someone who will act as a surrogate in making such decisions in the event that we lose decision-making capacity is termed:
a. informed consent. c. paternalism.
b. autonomy. d. advanced directives.
D
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A) Provide a well-balanced diet. C) Keep the client hydrated. B) Position the client. D) Help the client perform exercises.
To determine whether the ventricular rhythm on an ECG tracing is regular or irregular, compare _____ intervals
a. PR b. R to R c. TP d. P to P
When planning care for a client admitted with a cardiac dysrhythmia, the nurse should include which of the following?
1. Encourage bed rest 2. Monitor serum electrolyte levels 3. Restrict fluids 4. Instruct in a low-fat diet
What is one of the major physical characteristics of the child with Down syndrome?
a. Excessive height b. Spots on the palms c. Inflexibility of the joints d. Hypotonic musculature