When signing an informed consent form, the nurse understands that her signature:
a. Indicates witness that patient signed the form.
b. Confirms that the patient understands the information provided.
c. Confirms that the patient is agreeing voluntarily.
d. Indicates witness that the patient is of legal age.
A
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A The nurse's signature is witnessing the patient's signature only.
B This is not what the nurse's signature legally means.
C This is not what the nurse's signature legally means.
D This is not what the nurse's signature legally means.
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A nurse who had been working in an urban area is now employed in a rural area. Which of the following differences between the populations is the nurse most likely to notice?
a. Increased number of residents under age 18 b. Increased number of residents over age 50 c. Increased number of residents who are married d. Increased number of residents who have more years of formal education
The new nursing assistant arrived 1 hour late for duty on the second day of employment, giving the excuse of car trouble. The LPN/LVN charge nurse should
a. note the incident of tardiness in the charge nurse's personal file. b. send a letter of reprimand to the nursing assistant. c. give an oral reprimand to the nursing assistant. d. arrange to terminate the nursing assistant before a pattern develops.