When preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination, part of the nurse's role is to obtain a signed informed consent before the procedure. This is required for all:
a. x-ray procedures.
b. invasive procedures.
c. procedures using dye.
d. procedures requiring specimens.
B
All invasive procedures require a signed informed consent.
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As death approaches, a patient with AIDS says, "I do not have enough energy for many visitors anymore, and I am embarrassed about how I look. I only want to see my parents and sister.". What action should the nurse take?
a. Support the patient to share the request with the parents and sister. Suggest that they inform the patient's friends of the request. b. Encourage the patient to reconsider this decision. Interested and caring friends can be sources of support. c. Suggest that the patient discuss these wishes with the health care provider. d. Place a "No Visitors" sign on the patient's door.
Family members of a dying patient are arguing about terminating life support. The nurse educates the two opposing groups individually about terminating life support and discusses the dying process. This is an example of ____
a. Delegation b. Direct intervention c. Indirect intervention d. Purposeful inaction
The initial interpersonal strategy to help the client reduce strong emotion to a workable level involves
a. talking the emotion through with someone. b. providing a neutral, accepting, interpersonal environment. c. taking action that might help the client come to terms with the emotional consequences. d. obtaining more information.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a cervical spine injury. Currently, the patient is demonstrating signs of vasodilation. Which of the following types of shock is imminent with this patient?
1. hypovolemic 2. transport 3. obstructive 4. cardiogenic