Henry, a nurse, is driving home from work when there is a major motor vehicle accident in front of him. He runs to the side of the driver, finding him bleeding from the nose and mouth. Henry calls 911 and begins treating the driver after receiving consent. What is this an example of?
A. Nurse practice acts
B. Standard of practice
C. Good Samaritan law
D. American nurses Association code of ethics
C. Good Samaritan law
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An individual experiences sadness and melancholia in September continuing through November. Which of the following factors should a nurse identify as most likely to contribute to the etiology of these symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
1. Gender differences in social opportunities that occur with age 2. Drastic temperature and barometric pressure changes 3. A seasonal increase in social interactions 4. Variations in serotonergic functioning 5. Inaccessibility of resources for dealing with life stressors
The final step in the "nursing process" is ____________________
ANS:
Primary lymphedema occurs as a complication of another disorder
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A group of psychiatric–mental health nurses have attended an inservice that addressed the topic of "everyday ethics." This concept is best described as an approach to care that:
A) Emphasizes respect, caring, and unconditional positive regard B) Focuses on maintaining the client's autonomy C) Emphasizes beneficence and fidelity in all nurse–client interactions D) Ensures that health care is provided justly