Identify the term used when an ethical situation arises in which there is a choice between two equally unfavorable alternatives
a. A tort
b. Ethical antagonism
c. Contraindication
d. Ethical dilemma
D
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a. Epoetin alfa b. Filgrastim (granulocyte colony–stimulating factor) c. Oprelvekin (interleukin-11) d. Sargramostim (granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor)
The nurse is interviewing an adolescent patient. The patient reports a weight loss of 50 pounds over the last 4 months, and reports running at least 5 miles per day. The patient asserts that her menarche was 5 years ago
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Which of the following contributes to the critical shortage of nurses in low-resource countries? Select all that apply
A) Challenges related to HIV/AIDS B) High-stress work environments C) Gender-based discrimination and violence D) International migration of nurses E) High infant and maternal mortality rates
Which of the following is an appropriate step when teaching temperature monitoring in the home?
a. Suggest aspirin to decrease fevers. b. Recommend using only tympanic membrane sensors. c. Encourage the use of alcohol rubs to reduce fevers. d. Demonstrate the technique and have the client/caregiver perform it.