A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation is experiencing a massive gastrointestinal bleed. The patient is prescribed vasopressin. The nurse would be most concerned about the development of which adverse effect?
1. Abdominal cramping
2. Nausea
3. Vertigo
4. Increase in blood pressure
Answer: 4
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During a discussion about BSEs with a 30-year-old woman, which of these statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "The best time to examine your breasts is during ovulation." b. "Examine your breasts every month on the same day of the month." c. "Examine your breasts shortly after your menstrual period each month." d. "The best time to examine your breasts is immediately before menstruation."
A patient is being discharged to home with home care. The patient's wife is distracted and states that the care of the patient is not her responsibility. Which of the following should the nurse do?
a. Discharge the patient as planned b. Suggest that the discharge be delayed c. Suggest to the physician that the patient be transferred to a skilled nursing facility d. Suggest a family meeting with the patient, wife, and care staff members
A form of moral theory that embraces the uniqueness of cases, the culturally significant ethical features, and ethical judgement in each particular case is called:
a. virtue ethics. c. moral particularism. b. naturalism. d. utilitarianism.
The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about intrinsic factor. The instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the students make which response?
1. "Intrinsic factor is secreted by the chief cells of the stomach." 2. "Intrinsic factor is necessary for absorption of vitamin B6." 3. "Intrinsic factor aids in the secretion of mucus to protect the stomach." 4. "Intrinsic factor is necessary for absorption of vitamin B12."