What is the practice of allowing a client to die without the use of any extraordinary measures sometimes called?
a. Active euthanasia
b. Passive euthanasia
c. Mercy killing
d. Assisted suicide
B
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A) Cognition is decreased. B) Daily arterial blood gases (ABGs) are necessary. C) Slight tracheal bleeding is anticipated. D) The cough reflex is depressed.
A client with an antisocial personality disorder is caught shoplifting and as part of his probation agreement is required to spend 1 month at a psychiatric facility for treatment
Select the inter-vention by the nurse that has the highest probability of success in treating this disorder. a. Using daily one-on-one sessions with the nurse b. Placing the client in group peer therapy with strong external controls c. Initiating treatment with antianxiety me-dications d. Quickly placing the client in isolation when he acts out
A spouse assists the nurse evaluating the measurement of the client's blood pressure. The nurse feels additional teaching is required if the spouse is observed:
1. Deflating the cuff at 2 mm Hg/second 2. Having the client sit down for the measurement 3. Using the same time each day for the measurement 4. Taking the blood pressure after the client comes back from a walk
Which of the following first-impression findings is associated with an altered mental status?
A) Abnormal work of breathing B) Hypotension C) Bradycardia D) Fever