The patient being admitted to the oncology unit conveys his wishes regarding resuscitation in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse advises the patient that it would be in his best interest to obtain which document?
A) A will
B) A living will
C) Proof of healthcare power of attorney
D) A proxy directive
Ans: B
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a. leading ordinary lifestyles b. wanting to be more ordinary c. somewhat extraordinary compared to others d. experiencing conditions similar to those experienced by many other individuals
When caring for a patient, nursing care will be most effective when the nurse-patient interactions are focused on which of the following circumstances?
A) Goal achievement B) Compatible realities C) Common understanding D) Sharing values
The parents bring their 3-year-old son to the emergency department after he ingested some of his mother's medicine. Which assessment would be of critical importance for this child?
A) Assessing mental status and skin moisture and color B) Evaluating the effectiveness of the child's breathing C) Noting the child's pulse rate and quality D) Auscultating all lung fields for signs of edema
_________________ beds are for patients who are immobile or otherwise are confined to the bed; they support a patient's weight on air-filled cushions
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word