If you observe any signs of approaching death, tell the family first
True
False
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The nurse knows that working with clients through rehabilitation and recovery may cause a conflict in value systems. Which of the following circumstances may cause your personal values to influence your effectiveness when working with a client?
1. An insurance company that approves your plan of care for the client 2. A client who chooses a different plan of care than you have mapped out 3. A family that works closely with the treatment team 4. A client who agrees with your opinion on the plan of care
A newly hired OB nurse with several years of experience is hired into a higher pay scale than a currently employed OB nurse who has 3 years experience. The manager explains to the nurse that this effect is referred to as:
1. Wage stagnation. 2. Salary compression. 3. Salary acceleration. 4. Wage inadequacy.
After reviewing the medical history, the nurse suspects that a 68-year-old patient would benefit from another dose of the pneumococcus vaccination. What information did the nurse use to make this clinical decision?
Select all that apply. 1. Initial vaccination at age 55 2. Taking medications for hypertension 3. Ongoing treatment for prostate cancer 4. History of two hip replacement surgeries 5. Beginning dialysis for chronic renal failure
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client by nasogastric (NG) tube. Which type of medication should not be given by this route?
1. All medications can be given via NG tube. 2. Tablets 3. Sustained-release medications 4. Liquid medications