A nurse is accused of malpractice by a patient. Place all of the steps in the malpractice litigation listed below in the order in which they normally occur. Use all options
A) All parties named as defendants work toward a fair settlement.
B) Trial takes place and a decision or verdict is reached.
C) Pretrial discovery activities occur including review of medical record.
D) The defendant contests allegations believing there is no basis for them.
E) The case is presented to a malpractice arbitration pane and is accepted or rejected.
F) If the verdict is not accepted by both sides, it may be appealed to an appellate court.
A
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a. photophobia. b. orange discoloration over the cornea. c. green tearing after administration. d. scaling of the eyelids for 1 to 2 days.
The nurse is assessing the extremities of a client with Buerger's disease. What clinical manifestation does the nurse correlate with this disease?
a. Reddened, with diminished distal pulses b. Cold and pale, with proximal bounding pulses c. Cyanotic, with decreased deep tendon reflexes d. Brownish discoloration, with pitting edema
The nurse is teaching a nutrition class for nursing students. The discussion for today is about the nutrition therapy for dumping syndrome
What is the nutrition therapy for dumping syndrome that alleviates or controls its symptoms? Select all that apply. A) Clear liquids are the first feeding. B) Small, frequent feedings are the first feedings. C) Only one or two items are eaten at each meal. D) Fat is eliminated from the diet. E) Complex carbohydrates are a part of the diet.
Before assisting the client with feeding, the nurse should be sure to:
A. Assess the client's gag reflex B. Prepare the room and remove unpleasant smells C. Assist the client with elimination needs D. Assist the client with oral hygiene