What fears or concerns might J.P. experience during this waiting period?
What will be an ideal response?
Fear that his condition will worsen and he could die before a suitable donor is found; guilt or concern
that another person must die for him to receive a heart; dependency on medication for survival; not
knowing when or where the transplant will take place; fears regarding the surgery, recovery, and
survival of the graft.
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How can the medical record be used in litigation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Public record b. Proof of adherence to standards c. Evidence of omission of care d. Documentation of time lapses e. Evidence by only the plaintiff
The 360-degree feedback tool can help the nurse evaluate performance. Some aspects of the 360-degree feedback evaluation tool include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. potentially provides a broader and more balanced assessment b. is time-consuming c. does not include patient interviews or assessments d. includes peer reviews
Thrombolytic therapy is being prepared for administration to an older adult patient who has presented to the emergency department with an ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI). The nurse recognizes that the primary goal of this intervention is:
A) To restore the flow of blood through the coronary arteries B) To restore function to infarcted myocardial cells C) To relieve the patient's symptoms of chest pain and dyspnea D) To prevent the rupture of atheromas
When using assessment equipment that will touch the patient, what should the nurse do before conducting the assessment?
A) Describe the equipment and how it works. B) Show pictures of functions of the equipment. C) Draw pictures of the anatomy to be assessed. D) Warm the equipment with hands or warm water.