A client has recently been diagnosed with skin cancer. When discussing the diagnosis with the nurse, the client tearfully asks why she could have gotten skin cancer, as she has never sunbathed in her life
What response by the nurse is indicated at this time? 1. "We frequently never find out why cancer strikes.".
2. "Sun exposure can happen as we carry out our daily activities.".
3. "This is unusual, as skin cancer normally only occurs in sunbathers.".
4. "Can you tell me more about your feelings?"
2. "Sun exposure can happen as we carry out our daily activities.".
Rationale:
Sun exposure occurs as we carry out our daily activities. Riding in the car, going in and out of buildings, and so on permits sun exposure. The client is asking for information; the other options do not provide adequate or correct information.
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a. a next-door neighbor c. the client's physician b. the client's spouse d. the client's nurse
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a. apply wrist and leg restraints to ensure client safety. b. begin counting supplies with the surgical technician or scrub nurse. c. ensure all conversation in the operating room is appropriate. d. monitor the client for agitation and struggling.
A nurse researcher who decides to discontinue a research project because the findings indicate that the risks of the study outweigh the benefits is applying the principle of:
a. beneficence. c. trustworthiness. b. justice. d. confidentiality.