A nurse has given morphine 2mg intravenously to a patient after surgery and has observed the "Six Rights of Medication Administration". What additional responsibility does the nurse have as a patient advocate?
a. To administer the drug as often as possible
b. To minimize adverse effects by reducing the next dose
c. To know possible reactions to morphine
d. To inform visitors that the patient has received morphine
Ans: c. To know possible reactions to morphine
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According to Westerhoff's stages of faith, which should the nurse advise the parent to help the child grow in the family's faith? A) Baptize the child in the parents' faith. B) Read spiritually oriented books to the child. C) Follow and live the faith of their choice. D) Take the child to ceremonies of their faith.
A nursing instructor has prepared a lecture about the scope and standards of practice of psychiatric nurses. The instructor determines that the education was effective when the students identify which of the following as common to both basic-
and advanced-level practice of psychiatric nurses? A) Case management B) Program development C) Clinical supervision D) Community interventions
A client at 32 weeks' gestation, who has had regular prenatal care, is found to have gained 6 pounds in 1 week. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do next?
A) Ask for 24-hour diet recall. B) Assess the legs for edema. C) Collect a urine culture. D) Check fundal height.
Choose the options that reflect derived demand inputs for hospitals. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Equipment 2. Patients 3. Nurses 4. Healthcare quality 5. Good public relations