A nurse is considering all the pros and cons for blowing the whistle in a serious situation he has identified in the operating suite
Recognizing that his code of ethics requires him to advocate for his clients, which other ethical principles should help guide his decision? (Select all that apply.)
A) Economics
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Utilitarianism
E) Autonomy
B, C
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The nurse suspects that a patient has carpal tunnel syndrome and wants to perform the Phalen test. To perform this test, the nurse should instruct the patient to:
a. Dorsiflex the foot. b. Plantarflex the foot. c. Hold both hands back to back while flexing the wrists 90 degrees for 60 seconds. d. Hyperextend the wrists with the palmar surface of both hands touching, and wait for 60 seconds.
A patient who has had a myocardial infarction (MI) states that he is prone to constipation. The nurse advises him to establish a regular bowel regimen because straining to have a bowel movement may:
A) Lead to disease progression B) Cause shortness of breath C) Trigger a vagal response D) Worsen edema
The nursing student asks the instructor why it is important for them to know about the law and ethics when they will be taking care of client's physical and psychosocial needs and not be practicing law. What is the best response by the instructor?
A) "You will need to understand these things if you are ever sued." B) "This is part of the curriculum, so we have to cover this material." C) "You will probably never encounter any difficulty, but it is good to know just in case it happens." D) "You will need to have a basic understanding of laws and ethics because it may affect your practice."
A client has been admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit because the client has displayed violent behavior and is at risk for potentially harming others. Which of the following should the nurse avoid doing when caring for this client?
1. Admitting the client to a room near the nurses' station 2. Facing the client while speaking and providing nursing care 3. Arranging for a security officer to be available in the general area 4. Closing the door to the client's room when giving care to the client