A patient remarks to the LPN that she has decided not to have a hysterectomy even though her gynecologist recommends it
The LPN says, "Oh, you should have it done. You have had your children already, and this surgery would be good for you. I'll tell the RN that you have decided to have the surgery." This is an example of which ethical principle?
a. Nonmaleficence
b. Autonomy
c. Paternalism
d. Beneficence
ANS: C
C. Deciding for patients without regard for their preferences is paternalism. A. Nonmaleficence is doing no harm. B. Autonomy refers to individuals making health-care decisions for themselves. D. Beneficence is considering and offering treatments that are likely to provide relief.
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The nurse is providing discharge teaching and anticipatory guidance to the family of a client with schizophrenia who experiences delusions and is easily frightened
Which of the following actions are appropriate nursing interventions? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Provide reality orientation. 2. Assure the client that the nurse does not experience delusions or hallucinations. 3. Validate the client's feelings in response to altered perceptions. 4. Inform the client that their delusions and hallucinations are just bad dreams. 5. Keep the client physically safe.
Every student answers a different number of questions during the NCLEX-PN®, with a minimum of 115 questions and a maximum of 145 questions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The implementation specialist, practice workflow specialist, and health information exchange specialist are informatics roles identified and described by:
a. the ANA Scope and Standards for Nursing Informatics. b. the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. c. ONC's HITECH Workforce Plan. d. the Department of Commerce's Standard Occupation Codes.
These statements are about showers and tub baths. Which is correct?
a. The person is covered for warmth and privacy. b. Bath oils should be added to the tub wa-ter. c. You must stay on the same floor while the person is taking a bath. d. You can leave weak or unsteady persons alone as long as you stay within hearing distance.