The hospice nurse requests that the patient designate a primary caregiver for himself. The primary caregiver:
a. must be a relative.
b. has complete control over the patient's care.
c. acts as the patient's spokesperson when necessary.
d. must have power of attorney.
C
A primary caregiver is one who assumes responsibility for health maintenance and therapy.
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a. monitoring food and fluid intake. b. offering laxatives as needed. c. providing a quiet sleep environment. d. doubling the daily caffeine intake. e. restricting intake of processed foods. f. promoting adequate attention to hygiene.
A 70-year-old male with a 40 pack-year history of smoking and long-standing non-insulin-dependent diabetes has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Which of the following teaching points should the physician provide? A) "While this is indeed serious, you should know that you have a good chance of beating this disease with appropriate treatment." B) "Most likely your pattern of high alcohol intake over the years contributed to your cancer." C) "You will likely be facing surgery in the near future, but know that this is very unlikely to eliminate your cancer." D) "I know it may seem trivial at this point, but the levels of pain that accompany cancer of the pancreas are normally quite low."
The nurse, who is preparing to administer conscious sedation, is aware that which of the following drugs may be required?
a. midazolam (Versed) c. halothane b. mepivacaine HCl d. atropine sulfate
Rebecca, a 30-year-old client, has been asked to participate in a drug trial. Which of Rebecca's following statements suggests a possible violation of ethical standards?
A) "I'm not that keen on this, but my brother's a scientist so he really wants me to take part in the study." B) "Overall, I'm pretty suspicious of drug companies but I suppose I'll participate in the study." C) "A research assistant came and explained things to me but I still haven't met the doctor who's organizing the test." D) "They haven't told me exactly how many other people are participating in the drug study."