Ethical and legal obligation to protect the confidentiality of patient information directs nurses to do which of the following regarding electronic storing and transfer of personal health information?
a. Avoid using fax machines to transfer personal health information.
b. Share personal secure passwords with immediate co-workers only.
c. Rely on HIPAA regulations to assure the security of electronic devices.
d. Use password-protected screen savers and data encryption technology.
D
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The nurse expresses ambivalence about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). How can this attitude influence client care?
1. This attitude may be communicated to the client and the family, thus hindering the nursing care. 2. The client may be unaware of the nurse's attitude. 3. The nurse's attitude may spread to other staff members. 4. The nurse's ambivalence will have no effect as long as the nurse is professional.
An expected finding in the patient with hypothyroidism would be
a. increased T4 . c. decreased thyroid stimulating hormone. b. anemia. d. hyperglycemia.
During a home visit, the mother of a child with chronic pain is distraught because the child always seems to be uncomfortable despite receiving pain medication as prescribed
What should the nurse instruct the mother to do to help this child's pain? (Select all that apply.) A) Offer a back rub or other comfort measures. B) Stay with the child and offer love and support. C) Suggest the child learn to deal with the pain and grow up. D) Provide pain medication with a positive expectation that it will take the pain away. E) Ask the child what might help relieve the pain, such as extra pillows or a warm drink.
A patient with acute respiratory failure may require a bronchodilator if which of the following occurs?
a. Excessive secretions b. Bronchospasms c. Thick secretions d. Fighting the ventilator