According to the Ethical Principles for Effective Advocacy, which of the following are true? Select all that apply
1. Act in the health care provider's best interest.
2. Keep the client (group, community) properly informed.
3. Maintain client confidentiality.
4. Carry out instructions with diligence and competence.
2, 3, 4
Keep the client (group, community) properly informed, maintain client confidentiality, and carry out instructions with diligence and competence are ethical principles for effective advocacy.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube. What actions may the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Applying water-soluble lip balm to the client's lips b. Ensuring the humidification provided is adequate c. Performing oral care with alcohol-based mouthwash d. Reminding the client to cough and deep breathe often e. Suctioning excess secretions through the tracheostomy
A patient, admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, is prescribed pain medication through a PCA pump. What will the nurse include when teaching the patient and family about the proper use of the pump?
1. The patient should only use the PCA pump when the pain is severe. 2. The family may help by "pushing the button" when they feel the patient is in pain. 3. The PCA allows the patient to administer smaller amounts of pain medication more frequently, which helps to get more effective pain relief. 4. The PCA delivers pain medication every time the button is pushed.
A nurse is providing a health education program for the community about prevention of lead poisoning. Which information would the nurse most likely include in the program?
a. Universal screening for all children ages 1 and 2 years is recommended. b. Lead poisoning can lead to serious respiratory system complication. c. The most common exposure to lead occurs when children play with imported toys. d. Lead-based paints are found in all homes built before 1987.
A reduction in an individual’s number of natural killer (NK) cells appears to correlate with an increased risk for the development of what?
a. Depression b. Type 1 diabetes c. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) d. Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)