When the nurse informs a patient's employer of his autoimmune deficiency disease, the nurse is committing the tort of
A) Breach of contract
B) Assault
C) Invasion of privacy
D) Battery
Ans: C
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a. An algorithm c. A critical pathway b. A nursing textbook d. A procedure
Which information should the nurse provide the client prescribed cycloplegic eye drops prior to an eye examination?
A. The drugs will dilate the pupil and lubricate the eye to provide additional comfort during the examination. B. The drops will paralyze the muscles that move the eye so that examination can take place. C. The drops will dilate the pupil so that the physician can better visualize the retina during examination. D. The drops dilate the pupil and paralyze the ciliary muscle to prevent the lens from moving during examination.
The nurse is reviewing prenatal vitamin supplements with an expectant client. Which supplement should be included in the teaching?
a. Vitamin A throughout pregnancy b. Multivitamin preparations as soon as pregnancy is suspected c. Folic acid for all women of childbearing age d. Folic acid during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy
A patient who uses multiple herbal products is scheduled for knee replacement surgery. Which herbal products should the nurse instruct the patient to discontinue at least 2 to 3 weeks before surgery (select all that apply)?
a. Garlic b. Ginger c. Feverfew d. Echinacea e. Ginkgo biloba