You are caring for an alert, oriented 47-year-old patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery. The patient becomes angry and upset and says,
"I'm leaving this hospital. Remove my IV and surgical drains or I will do it myself." To keep him from removing his lines and leaving the hospital, you apply bilateral wrist restraints until you can contact the physician for an order for patient restraint. This is an example of which of the following?
a. Assault and battery
b. Felony
c. False imprisonment
d. Quasi-intentional tort
ANS: C
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A) Neuron B) Hippocampus C) Cerebrum D) Neurotransmitter
The parent of a 6-month old infant asks the nurse for advice about his son's thumb sucking. What would be the nurse's best response to this parent?
A) "Thumb sucking is a healthy self-comforting activity." B) "Thumb sucking leads to the need for orthodontic braces." C) "Caregivers should pay special attention to the thumb sucking to stop it." D) "Thumb sucking should be replaced with the use of a pacifier."
The client has a consistent and regular slow heart rate, averaging 56 beats/min. The client has no adverse symptoms associated with this bradycardia and is not being treated for it
Which of the following activity modifications should the nurse suggest to avoid further slowing of the heart rate? A. "Make certain that your bath water is warm (100° F)." B. "Avoid bearing down or straining while having a bowel movement." C. "Avoid strenuous exercise, such as running, during the late afternoon." D. "Limit your intake of caffeinated drinks to no more than two cups per day."
Medications given to patients to block pain and relax muscles during surgery are called
a. infusions. c. IVs. b. binders. d. anesthetics