Which of the following situations requires an informed consent?
A) Emergency tracheotomy
B) Patient declines information about a procedure
C) An unconscious patient with no family members known
D) Angioplasty during an acute myocardial infarction
D
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When the nurse is performing a testicular examination on a 25-year-old man, which finding is considered normal?
a. Nontender subcutaneous plaques b. Scrotal area that is dry, scaly, and nodular c. Testes that feel oval and movable and are slightly sensitive to compression d. Single, hard, circumscribed, movable mass, less than 1 cm under the surface of the testes
The nurse shows slides of red blood cells from a child with sickle cell disease, noting that in addition to their sickle shape, the cells contain the abnormal element of ______________ _____
ANS:
While assessing a high-acuity patient, the nurse learns the patient has a history of arthritis. Which question would provide the most information regarding potential impact on the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance?
1. "How well are you able to take care of your daily needs?" 2. "How well do you sleep?" 3. "How often do you take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications?" 4. "Does your arthritis affect mostly your hands or your feet and legs?"
The nurse is assessing victims of a building collapse. Ambulances are nearby and there is a shelter set up with carts, chairs, tables, and refreshments for the victims. The nurse is most likely working within which decontamination zone?
1. Cold 2. Warm 3. Control 4. Hot