The nurse is ensuring that a client is able to make knowledgeable decisions regarding an upcoming surgery and can provide informed consent. What is the responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
1. Explain the surgical options
2. Explain the operative risks
3. Describe the operative procedure to be done
4. Witness a patient's signature
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The nurse may concurrently sign that he has witnessed a patient's signature. It is the physician's responsibility to explain the other answer choices.
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A) hypertension. B) liver congestion. C) renal stenosis. D) renal calculi.
A nursing intervention for a child taking antipsychotic medications is:
1. Monitoring vital signs. 2. Monitoring for Metabolic Syndrome. 3. Education on the medication's side effects. 4. All of the above should be done.
You are looking for a quality nursing center. Which should alarm you?
a. Narrow hallways b. Wheelchair ramps c. Food that smells good d. Windows in resident rooms
The nurse is teaching an older adult client about morphine sulfate drug therapy. Important safety teaching for this client should include which instruction?
1. Do not take the drug with food or milk. 2. Take the drug only when absolutely necessary. 3. Always have someone stand by while using the toilet. 4. Change positions slowly to avoid dizziness and fainting.