Which action involves both legal and ethical issues for the nurse?
a. Abortion c. Assisted suicide
b. Informed consent d. Fetal surgery
B
Informed consent has both legal and ethical bases. Abortion is dictated by law, but may have ethical considerations depending on the individual nurse's point of view. Assisted suicide is illegal, even though it may be considered by some health care providers as ethical behavior. Fetal surgery is grounded in standards of care.
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A. Fetal renal abnormalities B. Maternal diabetes C. Multiple gestations D. Poor placental perfusion E. Premature rupture of membranes
During the nursing report, the nurse receives information that a newly admitted patient has an S3 gallop sound. What is the best technique for the nurse to follow when auscultating the gallop?
A) Position the patient on the left side and listen with the bell of the stethoscope lightly against the chest. B) Position the patient supine and listen with a Doppler. C) Position the patient on the right side and listen with the diaphragm of the stethoscope held firmly against the chest. D) Position the patient in the Trendelenburg position, and the gallop will be audible without a stethoscope.
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a. critique the research methods of a study. b. design and develop research studies. c. determine the extent to which human rights will be protected in a study. d. review the costs associated with an institutional study.
The nurse is caring for the patient with neuropathic pain. Which agents will most effectively control this patient's pain? (Select all that apply.)
a. Analgesics b. Opioids c. Antidepressants d. Anti-inflammatory agents e. Anticonvulsants