A client is presented with the treatment option of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After discussing the treatment with the staff, the client requests that a family member come in to help him decide whether or not to undergo this treatment. Which document must the client sign before undergoing ECT?
A. Informed consent
B. Durable power of attorney
C. Voluntary commitment form
D. Outpatient commitment form
Answer: A. Informed consent
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A) Increased intracranial pressure B) Overhydration C) Dehydration D) These are normal findings.
The clinic nurse is caring for an infant during a routine wellness exam. The parents and infant are of an African ethnic origin and immigrated to America 6 months ago
The mother explains that she believes that an herbal remedy, prepared by the village doctor, is the best way to treat the infant's colic. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? A) Ask the mother what the ingredients are in the remedy. B) Give the mother an alternate remedy for colic. C) Explain how herbal ingredients may be harmful to the infant. D) Tell the mother not to use the remedy because there is no way to know what the ingredients' scientific effect may be.
A patient who is taking a combination oral contraceptive begins taking carbamazepine. After several weeks, the patient tells the nurse she has begun experiencing spotting during her cycle. What will the nurse tell her to do?
a. Change to condoms instead of oral con-traceptives. b. Discuss an oral contraceptive with in-creased estrogen. c. Request a decreased dose of carbamaze-pine. d. Stop taking the oral contraceptive imme-diately.
Postbirth uterine or vaginal discharge called lochia:
1. is similar to a light menstrual period for the first 6 to 12 hours. 2. is usually larger after cesarean births. 3. will usually decrease with ambulation and breastfeeding. 4. should smell like normal menstrual flow unless there is an infection.