The patient is a 24-year-old man who is diagnosed with possible HIV infection while being treated for active pneumonia . He has stated that the nurse may share test result information with his significant other but nothing else at this time
With whom may the nurse communicate regarding this information?
a. The patient's parents
b. The patient's significant other only
c. No one in the hospital until the patient says so
d. The patient's physician, significant other, and laboratory personnel
D
All members of the health care team are legally and ethically obligated to keep patient information confidential. Do not discuss the patient's examinations, observations, conversations, or treatments with other patients or staff not involved in the patient's care, unless permission is granted by the patient.
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The nurse constructing a genetic pedigree would use an arrow to indicate which situation?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. This is the client for whom the pedigree is being created. 2. This is the person who relayed the majority of information for the pedigree. 3. This is the person who is seeking genetic counseling. 4. The person who is furthest in time from the client requesting the pedigree. 5. The point at which there is an interruption in knowledge about the client's ancestors.
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a. Wheezing b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased urine output d. Decreased heart rate
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Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Breast milk has immunological advantages, including varying degrees of protection from respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract infections. 2. Breastfeeding has been shown to increase maternal–infant attachment. 3. Breastfeeding can be initially supplemented with bottle feedings so that the father does not feel left out of the infant's care. 4. Breastfeeding often causes nipple tenderness, and may be discouraged until healing occurs. 5. Breastfeeding provides a psychologic advantage to the mother, who derives satisfaction knowing that she is providing her infant with the optimal nutritional start in life.