Which of the following concepts refers to deeds of "mercy, kindness, and charity?"

a. Beneficence
b. Nonaleficence
c. Autonomy
d. None of the above


A

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The parent of a child with schizophrenia tearfully asks the nurse, "What could I have done differently to prevent this illness?" Select the nurse's best response

a. "Although schizophrenia results from impaired family relationships, try not to feel guilty. No one can predict how a child will respond to parental guidance." b. "Schizophrenia is a biological illness resulting from changes in how the brain and nervous system function. You are not to blame for your child's illness." c. "There is still hope. Changing your parenting style can help your child learn to cope effectively with the environment." d. "Most mental illnesses result from genetic inheritance. Your genes are more at fault than your parenting."

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Which actions should the nurse include in a care plan to effectively assist the patient with a total laryngectomy to maintain airway clearance? (Select all that apply.)

a. Turning, coughing, and deep breathing b. Placing the patient in a semi-Fowler posi-tion c. Maintaining hydration d. Attaching a tracheostomy collar e. Providing a method to communicate

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An intellectual critical appraisal differs from other kinds of critiques because it

a. focuses solely on the strengths of the study. b. evaluates the quality and meaning of empirical evidence. c. judges the researcher's ability and credentials. d. regards both the work itself as well as the study author.

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A nurse is providing care for a client whose blood pressure has been gradually dropping over the course of a shift. The nurse has decided to inform the client's primary care provider by telephone using the SBAR tool

The nurse will end this communication by: A) making a suggestion about what she believes to be the best action. B) reviewing the main events that she has described to the care provider. C) identifying the desired outcomes. D) describing the main assessment results that have been gathered during the shift.

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