A nurse learns that a patient in the ICU who is scheduled to undergo a liver transplant has a history of alcoholism
Which principle or principles from the ANA Code of Ethics would be most appropriate for the nurse to apply while caring for this patient? Select all that apply.
A) The nurse practices with compassion and respect unrestricted by considerations of the nature of the health problem.
B) The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient.
C) The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
D) The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care environments.
A, B, C
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a. Meatus. b. Septum. c. Turbinates. d. Kiesselbach plexus.
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a. Agitation b. Restlessness c. Dry mouth d. Diaphoresis
What spiritual need is believed to underlie all religious traditions and is common to all people?
A) love and relatedness C) religious education B) physical hygiene D) church services
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a. Keeping the body's center of gravity high. b. Maintaining a wide base of support. c. Keeping the body's center of gravity low. d. Maintaining correct body posture. e. Maintaining immobility to prevent falls.