The student nurse has been practicing critical thinking and applying the intellectual standards to the elements of thought, and is gradually beginning to develop:
A) fair-mindedness. B) confidence in reason. C) intellectual courage. D) precision.
B
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1. financial status. 2. approval of others. 3. life circumstances. 4. the luck of the draw.
Which statement is true regarding the spirituality of older adults?
1) Older adults prefer not to participate in organized religion. 2) Older adults often change faiths as a result of retirement. 3) Older adults experience many losses, which can cause questioning of religion. 4) Older adults often lose all faith.
Walking rounds are currently being implemented to avoid errors or omissions in shift reports. Which observations made during walking rounds would be seen as an advantage to the shift re-port? (Select all that apply.)
a. Foley bag is not emptied on a patient on strict I&O. b. Patient needs assistance to bathroom. c. IV infusion bag is nearly dry. d. Patient with a PCA requests instructions to avoid increased pain. e. Patient's family member is caught smok-ing in the bathroom. f. IV line is not infusing what is currently ordered.
Before leaving a patient's room, the nurse says that pain medication will be provided within 15 minutes. The nurse returns in 10 minutes with the pain medication. Which ethical principle did the nurse demonstrate?
a. Justice b. Fidelity c. Veracity d. Beneficence ____