Which ethical theory is most applicable to the practice of a nurse, which focuses on following
hospital policy rather than benefiting the community as a whole?
A) Situational ethics B) Virtue ethics
C) Deontology D) Utilitarianism
D
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a. total parenteral nutrition c. nasoenteric feeding tube b. liquid protein diet d. gastrostomy tube
A patient was instructed on exercises to perform as part of preoperative teaching. While recovering from surgery, the patient experiences a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Which preoperative exercise should the nurse identify as not having been effective for this patient? 1. leg exercises 2. deep breathing and coughing 3. use of incentive spirometry 4. splinting when coughing
In order to encourage innovative solutions when making decisions, you should __________
a. offer suggestions only when asked b. offer ideas with interest and curiosity c. evaluate others ideas as they are presented to ensure yours is best d. realize that if your initial reaction is that an idea is silly, it probably is
A client is prescribed bed rest with bathroom privileges. Which types of bath would be appropriate for this client?
1. Shower 2. Tub bath 3. Self-help bed bath 4. Therapeutic bath 5. Partial bath