Which of the following situations might indicate that a woman is unable to give valid informed consent?
a. She is in labour.
b. She is making a decision that involves innovative technologies.
c. Her husband is able to speak for her.
d. If she has been given large doses of opiate analgesics.
ANS: D
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A patient is diagnosed with acute interstitial pancreatitis. The nurse would reinforce which information about this patient's prognosis?
1. This disorder often progresses to multiple organ dysfunction with a poor outcome. 2. This disorder often causes pancreatic edema, which will resolve with good results. 3. Extensive fat and tissue necrosis occurs with this type of pancreatitis. 4. The patient will most likely have irreversible damage to the pancreas.
A person has an IV. When putting on the clean gown, you first put the clean gown:
a. On the arm with the IV b. On the arm without the IV c. Over the person's head d. So the ties are in the front
Explain the role of the kidneys in the development of hypertension.
A. Activation of the RAA mechanism causes vasoconstriction, and sodium and water release, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. B. Deactivation of the RAA mechanism causes vasoconstriction, and sodium and water retention, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. C. Activation of the RAA mechanism causes vasoconstriction, and sodium and water retention, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. D. None of these are correct.