The standards set for by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses (2001) are the:
1. Universal Standards of Practice.
2. goals and values of the nursing profession.
3. suggestions for nursing practice standards.
4. standards of documentation.
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A) Total cholesterol less than 200 mg/dL B) Low-density lipoprotein greater than 160 mg/dL C) High-density lipoprotein less than 40 mg/dL D) Low-density lipoprotein less than 70 mg/dL
The nurse has completed postop discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has had a tonsil-lectomy. The nurse will know the parents understand the teaching if they state:
1. "We'll call the physician for any indication of ear pain.". 2. "We'll plan on administering acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.". 3. "We'll be sure to give our child adequate amounts of citrus juices.". 4. "We'll keep our child on bedrest for 10 days after the surgery.".
The nurse is teaching a client about gout medication treatment. Teaching should include:
a. notify the health care provider immediately when symptoms of an acute attack begin. b. begin taking the medications for gout at the first sign of an attack. c. at the first sign of an attack, restrict sodium and fluid intake and notify the health care provider. d. when symptoms of an attack begin, lie down in a dorsal recumbent position.
Delirium tremens is a common complication of eating disorders.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)