A psychiatric–mental health patient has an advance care directive on his medical record. A clinician provides treatment that disregards the patient's directive. The clinician would be liable for which of the following?
A) Assault
B) Battery
C) Medical battery
D) False imprisonment
C
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A medical nurse is providing palliative care to a patient with a diagnosis of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is the primary goal of this nurse's care?
A) To improve the patient's and family's quality of life B) To support aggressive and innovative treatments for cure C) To provide physical support for the patient D) To help the patient develop a separate plan with each discipline of the health care team
The category of drugs that treat manic phase of bipolar disorder are called _______________
ANS:
The health care provider prescribes buspirone (BuSpar) for an older adult patient with generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol abuse. What is the nurse's expectation about the effects of this drug?
a. Buspirone is associated with psychologic dependence. b. Buspirone manages anxiety without causing sedation. c. Buspirone is associated with physical dependence. d. Buspirone has a rapid onset of action.
A female patient who has a history of heavy menstrual periods is experiencing shortness of breath with exertion, pallor, and fatigue
Her hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are both lower than normal, and her CBC reveals microcytic and hypochromic erythrocytes. What will the nurse do? a. Contact the provider to discuss an order for 600 mg of PO ferrous sulfate BID. b. Recommend an over-the-counter folic acid supplement of 400 mcg/day. c. Suggest an over-the-counter iron supplement of 325 mg/day. d. Tell her to consult a dietician about including iron-rich foods in her diet.