The nurse would anticipate that the patient would need to complete an informed consent for treatment form for all of the following situations EXCEPT
a. pacemaker insertion
b. conscious sedation
c. insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter
d. electroconvulsive therapy
C
Although the law does not require staff nurses to obtain a formal informed consent for nursing procedures, the nurse has the responsibility of explaining to the patient what to expect during the procedure. The insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter is a nursing procedure.
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a. Suggest to the client that he should wear an athletic supporter while awake. b. Ask the client if he has been treated for a sexually transmitted disease. c. Document the observation and continue the assessment. d. Notify the health care provider and facili-tate a scrotal ultrasound.
A woman who is HIV-positive is receiving HAART and is having difficulty with compliance. To promote adherence, which of the following areas would be most important to assess initially?
A) The woman's beliefs and education B) The woman's financial situation and insurance C) The woman's activity level and nutrition D) The woman's family and living arrangements
The tympanic membrane is also called the:
a. Eardrum b. Hammer c. Anvil d. Stirrup
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Which response would be the most urgent reason for this nurse to seek supervision? a. Startle reactions b. Difficulty sleeping c. Wish for revenge d. Preoccupation with the incident