The nurse manager is describing reduction of risk of the organization and uses a nursing care plan to illustrate. Which is the priority?
1. Anxiety related to unclear medical prognosis
2. Disabled family coping related to seriously ill family member
3. Family decisional conflict related to varying physician opinions
4. Altered communication related to unwillingness to discuss concerns
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Explanation: 1. In reducing risk, it is most important to keep the lines of communication clear and open for
discussion of whatever issues or complaints arise. The other three answers are related
specifically to the client?s condition and not organization risk.
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a. not cover them unless they are on the job. b. carry liability coverage. c. protect them against all lawsuits. d. protect them from losing their license.
Which statements made by nurses who care for terminally ill patients demonstrate their understanding of the principle of double effect of pain management?
1. "Since my patient's liver is damaged I must double the amount of pain medication administered." 2. "The medication I just gave my patient for pain could hasten his death." 3. "I must be careful that I don't administer enough pain medication to affect my patient's breathing." 4. "Using two classes of pain medications is more effective than using only one class." 5. "Pain medications can have both positive and negative effects."
A student nurse is preparing a presentation to explain the steps in developing cultural competency. What questions should the student ask to become more aware of personal ethnocultural heritage? Select all that apply.
1. "Do you value stoic behavior?" 2. "Where were your parents and grandparents born?" 3. "What are examples of your ethnocultural life trajectories?" 4. "What do you see as seminal cultural events of your lifetime?" 5. "Which life experience stands out as an event in your heritage?"
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1. Every 2 weeks 2. Every 3–4 weeks 3. Every 5 weeks 4. Every 6–8 weeks