Three gravely ill patients are candidates for the only vacant bed in the intensive care unit. The health care team decides to assign the bed to the patient with the best chance of recovery
Although many principles apply, the decision-making process in this case illustrates the application of which of the following ethical principles?
a. Respect for persons c. Beneficence
b. Justice d. Autonomy
B
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A client asks the nurse if the staff members make many mistakes because there are so many posters and signs about safety on the walls. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "We want the public to know we are trying to be safe." B) "Clinic staff members require frequent reminders about client safety." C) "National safety goals focus on the individual making the error." D) "National safety goals seek prevention of injury."
The school nurse recognizes that the adverse effects of performance-enhancing substances can include what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Depression b. Dehydration c. Hypotension d. Aggressiveness e. Changes in libido
OSHA has established guidelines for the safe handling of chemotherapeutic medications. The nurse correctly states that safe handling includes:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. safe medication storage. 2. safe medication disposal. 3. safe medication handling. 4. required days off. 5. appropriate charges for services.
A patient develops urticaria and pruritus 5 days after beginning phenytoin for treatment of seizures. Which type of reaction is the patient most likely experiencing?
a. Mild adverse reaction b. Dose-related adverse reaction c. Toxic reaction d. Anaphylactic reaction