A nurse has just received an expensive gift from a client. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "Thank you so much!"
B) "What a nice gift! I can't wait to use it."
C) "I am so sorry, but I cannot accept this generous gift."
D) "I have a gift here for you, as well."
C
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Decision making is a critical thinking process for:
1. Choosing the best actions to meet a desired goal. 2. Collecting data. 3. Making assumptions. 4. Finding conclusions.
A critically ill patient is receiving intravenous total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
The patient is also being supported by several constant IV vasoactive medications, is pharmacologically sedated and paralyzed with constant IV medications, and is receiving three antimicrobial mediations by intermittent IV infusion. The nurse ensures that the TPN is infusing into a separate line and not mixing with any other fluid or medication. What is the best rationale for this precaution? A) Complies with hospital and unit policy B) Prevents risk of contamination and precipitation C) Contains trace amounts of electrolytes D) Contains high fat concentrations
A patient is taking aminophylline for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The patient is about to undergo emergency surgery and will receive an neuromuscular junction (NMJ) blocker as part of the procedure
It is important for the nurse to take what action? A) Make sure the patient receives the aminophylline on a regular schedule to maintain therapeutic levels. B) Monitor the patient very closely for signs of early arousal and return of muscle function. C) Carefully explain all that is going on because the patient will be unable to talk. D) Switch the patient to theophyllines before the procedure begins.
A patient is experiencing reduced afterload. The nurse realizes that causes of reduced afterload include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Sepsis 2. Mitral stenosis 3. Reduced circulating blood volume 4. Vasodilator medications 5. Myocarditis