You are a new nurse working on a medical-surgical unit. One of your patients, an elderly woman, has an advanced directive that requests that no CPR be done in the event that she stops breathing. One day she stops breathing, and someone on your unit calls a "code" and begins resuscitative efforts. You go along with the team and help to resuscitate the patient. She regains a pulse but never regains consciousness. She is now ventilator dependent, and her family is very angry with you and the staff. Which of the following is a potential legal action you will face?
A. Violation of patient privacy
B. Battery
C. Criminal recklessness
D. Revoked nursing license
B. Batter
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A) High-zinc diet C) Adequate fluid intake B) High-protein diet D) High-fiber diet
You are the nurse caring for 82-year-old women in the PACU. The woman begins to awaken and responds to her name but is confused, restless, and agitated. What are you aware of?
A) Postoperative confusion is an indication of an oxygen problem or possibly a stroke during surgery. B) Confusion, restlessness, and agitation are normal postoperative findings and will diminish in time. C) Postoperative confusion is common in the elderly, but it could also indicate a significant blood loss. D) Confusion, restlessness, and agitation indicate inadequate pain management, and analgesics will help.
The nurse discovers a patient on the floor. The patient states that he fell out of bed. The nurse assesses the patient and places the patient back in bed. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Do nothing, no harm has occurred. b. Notify the health care provider. c. Complete an incident report. d. Assess the patient.