A voluntary client verbally refuses his medication. The nurse proceeds to give the medication over the client's objections. What is the legal significance of the nurse's actions?
A) The nurse cannot be held liable. B) The nurse could be charged with battery.
C) The nurse could be charged with malpractice. D) The nurse could be charged with negligence.
B
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The patient's temperature has reached 103.4° F. The nurse prepares to draw a blood culture before giving the patient an antipyretic medication. What is the best reason to draw a blood cul-ture before giving an antipyretic medication?
a. The causative organism is most prevalent during a spike in temperature. b. Elevated temperatures slow metabolic rate and improve blood oxygenation. c. Increased blood flow leads to moist muc-ous membranes making blood draws easi-er. d. Venous distention is greater because of fluid retention secondary to hyperthermia.
When comparing abruptio placentae and placenta previa, which manifestation would be most typical of abruptio placentae?
a. abdominal pain c. maternal hypotension b. painless vaginal spotting d. decreased hemoglobin
To maintain asepsis when administering an injection, all parts of the syringe can be handled except the
A. plunger end. B. hub. C. flange. D. outside of the barrel.
There is 0.5 mg/10 mL of epinephrine in an auto-injector. How many milligrams (mg) would you deliver if you administered 5 milliliters (mL)?
A. 0.5 B. 5.0 C. 0.25 D. 2.5