The nurse is considering reporting suspected abuse by a patient's stepfather, but does not want to jeopardize relationship with the patient's mother. What legal ramifications should the nurse consider?
1. The nurse could lose the nursing license.
2. If a report is made, the stepfather could sue the nurse for false arrest.
3. If a report is made, the mother could accuse the nurse of alienation of affection.
4. If a report is not made, the agency could be liable for any medical expenses.
1. The nurse could lose the nursing license.
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1. A reportable incident. 2. A medical-legal incident. 3. Client dissatisfaction with care. 4. Medication error.
A nurse should perceive an intense, highly emotional communication style as culturally appropriate for a client who is
A. African American. B. Hispanic American. C. Asian American. D. British American.
List six ways in which you can assist the patient with ALS with feeding and maintaining good nutrition.
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 hours postpartum with postpartum hemorrhage. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
1. Knowledge Deficit, related to lack of information about signs of postpartum hemorrhage 2. Deficient Fluid Volume, related to blood loss secondary to uterine atony 3. Fatigue, related to anemia from postpartum bleeding 4. Activity Intolerance, related to enforced bedrest to control postpartum bleeding