The nurse is supportive of an elderly client's decision to stop further chemotherapy treatments after diagnostic testing shows a recurrence of the malignancy. The basic ethical principle involved is
A) justice.
B) beneficence.
C) autonomy.
D) nondisclosure.
C
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1. Inspect for fire and life safety standards and regulations. 2. Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 3. Inform the state board of nursing. 4. Contact the Joint Commission to schedule a survey.
Why is pain usually worse at night?
a. It is dark outside. b. There are fewer distractions and the per-son has more time to think. c. Fewer people are around to explain treat-ments and therapies. d. The nighttime influences a person's cul-tural responses to pain.
Mr. Strong has an epidural catheter. Which of the following observations should you report to the nurse immediately?
A) The patient complains of a headache. B) Mr. Strong is voiding frequently. C) Mr. Strong says his chest and throat itch. D) The patient complains of feeling tired.
During a power outage at a hospital, it is critical to plug essential equipment, like ventilators, into which of the following colored outlets to ensure they will be powered by a generator?
A) Red B) Silver C) White D) Black