Why is the study of ethics important to nurses?
A) Ethics provide rules for decision-making.
B) Ethics provide a platform for dialogue with other health care providers.
C) Ethics provide a universal structure for nursing practice.
D) Ethics provide a framework within which decisions are made.
D
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A. Arrange a social work consult for coping assessment. B. Assess and document the woman's skin each shift. C. Consult physical therapy for in-bed exercises. D. Help the woman select high-protein foods from the menu.
When conducting a class for parents about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the nurse instructs the class that the infant should be placed in which position to sleep?
a. Right side-lying b. Left side-lying c. Prone d. Supine
A nurse is reviewing journal articles related to personal health records. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find while reading? Select all that apply
A) Most records are being kept electronically. B) Individuals are concerned about privacy. C) Many people are uncomfortable using computers. D) It is time-consuming to enter the data in the computer. E) Many feel the record meets most of their needs.
The patient's plan of care is to gain 2 lb each month for the next 4 months. He now weighs 40 kg. At the end of 4 months, the patient should weigh ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).