The nurse is concerned about a patient filing a civil liability suit. What should the nurse expect to occur if a civil liability suit is planned?
a. Receive a summons
b. Receive a copy of the complaint
c. Respondeat superior determination
d. Receive a notice that a complaint was filed with a court
ANS: D
D. A civil liability suit begins with the filing of a complaint with a court. A, B, and C are actions that may be taken after a suit is filed.
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This allows for significant interaction between mother and baby and is known as _____________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
For a patient with cirrhosis, which of the following nursing actions can the registered nurse (RN) delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Assessing the patient for jaundice b. Providing oral hygiene after a meal c. Palpating the abdomen for distention d. Assisting the patient to choose the diet
Which complementary therapy(ies) may provide pain relief during labor? (Select all that apply.)
a. Effleurage b. Aromatherapy c. Counterpressure d. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation e. Yoga