The nurse is caring for a patient who experienced a stroke leaving the left side of the body paralyzed. The patient says, "I can still bathe myself," but the nurse performs the bath to make certain the patient gets clean
What ethical principles is the nurse violating with this behavior? Select all that apply.
a. Beneficence
b. Fidelity
c. Autonomy
d. Veracity
e. Nonmaleficence
ANS: A, C, E
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Which of the following is the best nursing response to the pa-tient? a. Explain to the patient that the medication is not indicated for depression; depres-sion is actually a side effect of the medication. The patient should speak to the prescriber about alternative medications. b. Reassure the patient that the medication takes about 3 weeks for full effectiveness to treat both hypertension and depression. c. Explain to the patient that the depression will last only a few days. d. Have a psychiatric consult ordered.
Which of the following are signs of early hypovolemic shock in children? (Select all that apply.)
1. Bradycardia 2. Increased work of breathing 3. Prolonged capillary refill time 4. Decreased blood pressure 5. Tachycardia
Potential complications of parenteral nutrition (PN) include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Electrolyte disturbance D) Infectious B) Rebound hypoglycemia E) Trace element toxicity C) Hyperglycemia
Rhabdomyosarcoma can develop in which type of muscle?
a. Cardiac b. Smooth c. Involuntary d. Striated