A nurse is caring for a patient who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. The physician orders 2 units of packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
The nurse states to the surgeon that it is unethical to go against the patient's beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best description of the nurse's intentions?
A) Acting in the patient's best interest
B) Siding with the patient over the surgeon
C) Observing institutional policies
D) Being legally responsible
Ans: A
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A) Sinus infections B) Esophageal strictures C) Pharyngitis D) Laryngitis
The nurse tells a client with pneumonia that the physician has prescribed a macrolide antibiotic because:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. newer macrolides have a longer half-life, which makes less frequent dosing attractive to clients. 2. newer macrolides cause fewer gastrointestinal symptoms. 3. macrolide antibiotics are considered one of the safest classes of antibiotics. 4. food does not interfere with the absorption of macrolide antibiotics as it does with other classes of antibiotics. 5. there are no strains of bacteria resistant to macrolide antibiotics.
Kevin, a drug abuser, takes a dose of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) to experience its hallucinogenic effects. However, after taking the drug, Kevin experiences no effects. This is probably because:
A. DMT has no effect when it is smoked. B. DMT has no effect when taken orally C. DMT must be heated to be effective. D. DMT is not a psychotomimetic drug.
A patient has a bone marrow aspiration from the posterior iliac crest. Before the procedure, the patient's vital signs were as follows: blood pressure 132/82 mm Hg and pulse 88 beats/min
One hour after the procedure, the blood pressure is 108/70 mm Hg and pulse is 96 beats/min. Which assessment is least important at this time? a. Observe the puncture site. b. Determine if the patient had any medications before the procedure. c. Ask the patient about feelings of lightheadedness or dizziness. d. Check the patient's most recent complete blood count report.