Which word is best described by the following: the protection and support of another's rights?
a. Ethics
b. Autonomy
c. Paternalism
d. Advocacy
Ans: d. Advocacy
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An elderly patient with several comorbidities has experienced a massive upper GI hemorrhage from esophageal varices. No treatment has been initiated yet. What signs and symptoms does the nurse expect?
A) Tachycardia and hypotension B) Alert and oriented times 3 C) Mild anemia without hypoxemia D) Normal peripheral circulation
The nurse giving you a report on a newly admitted profoundly deaf patient says that the patient is confused and difficult to assess because she does not respond to questions appro-priately or sometimes does not respond at all
The oncoming nurse will consider: 1. having a psychiatrist see the patient to determine if the patient has dementia. 2. assessing the patient to determine if her hearing aids are in. 3. reporting to the physician that the patient is "sundowning." 4. assessing medications to check for an overdose.
Which student formulated learning strategy demonstrates the best understanding of self directed goals?
A) Arranging work schedule to minimize the need to miss scheduled classes B) Highlighting important information in the textbook to facilitate later studying C) Volunteering to perform a clinical skill whenever the opportunity presents itself D) Joining a study group that meets at least twice weekly at the school's library
The nurse is preparing to insert an intravenous (IV) catheter in a newly admitted patient. Which area should the nurse use first for this catheter?
a. Hand b. Forearm c. Upper arm d. Antecubital space