Mitral valve prolapse is a frequent complication of a myocardial infarction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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When communicating with clients, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to ensure?
A) Limit setting B) Feedback loop C) Goal direction D) Nonverbal expression
The occupational nurse has sponsored and taught first aid classes to workers throughout the factory. If a person, taught by the nurse, makes an error in providing first aid that causes further injury, does the nurse hold any liability?
1. No, the liability is on the person who caused the original accident causing the need for first aid. 2. No, all liability is on the person who made the error. 3. The nurse holds all the liability. 4. The nurse may hold liability depending upon circumstances.
The family of a patient who is showing signs of impending death tells the nurse that they would like for any organs that can be used to be donated. The nurse should:
1. wait until the patient has died before discussing organ donation with the family. 2. tell the family that the patient has not signed a consent, so the organs cannot be donated. 3. check the patient's record to see if the physician has written an order for the pa-tient to have organs donated. 4. notify the physician of the family's wishes.
A patient has sustained a brainstem injury. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind about this patient's respiratory effort?
A) There is loss of involuntary respiratory control B) The patient will respond negatively to increased stimuli C) There is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood D) The patient's oxygen levels in the blood will be increased