A client comes to the clinic, and is found to have an STD (sexually transmitted disease). The client says to the nurse, "Promise you won't tell anyone about my condition
" The nurse, according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, must do which of the following? A)
Honor the client's wishes.
B)
Communicate only necessary information.
C)
Respect the client's privacy and confidentiality.
D)
Not disclose any information to anyone.
B
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1. kindness on the part of the nurse manager 2. frequent staff meetings 3. patience by the nurse 4. an awareness of the implications of change on both you and others
Analyzing and interpreting data using the theoretical propositions of the MRM Theory is considered by Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain to be part of the ________ process
A. Nursing B. Modeling C. Remodeling D. Building
A patient planning air travel for lengthy periods should be advised to do which of the following to prevent complications such as blood clots? Select all that apply
A) Sit as far back in the seat as possible to reduce venous pooling. B) Perform leg pump exercises frequently. C) Avoid crossing legs at the ankles. D) Rest calves against the back of the chair when possible to promote venous exchange. E) Ambulate as much as possible.
Identify the clinical indications for the use of mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept).
A. Mycophenolate mofetil is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. B. Mycophenolate mofetil is used in the treatment of Crohn's disease. C. Mycophenolate mofetil is used to control immune-based diseases such as lupus erythematosus. D. Mycophenolate mofetil is used in renal organ transplantation to prevent rejection.