A nurse is describing advances in genetics to a group of students. Which of the following would the nurse least likely include?
A) Genetic diagnosis is now available as early as the second trimester.
B) Genetic testing can identify presymptomatic conditions in children.
C) Gene therapy can be used to repair missing genes with normal ones.
D) Genetic agents may be used in the future to replace drugs.
A
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A patient with no history of opioid abuse is receiving opioid analgesia intravenously in the ICU for severe pain from extensive third-degree burns
The patient and his family are concerned about the likelihood of developing an addiction to the medication. What would be the best response on the part of the nurse? A) Stop the opioid infusion immediately and use only nonpharmacological means of analgesia. B) Begin tapering off the medication gradually. C) Explain that the risk for addiction is low and that opioids are necessary for the patient's level of pain. D) Explain that addiction is likely but cannot be avoided and suggest a rehabilitation program following discharge.
A nursing manager wants to investigate the best practice research on a specific patient safety issue. The best action by the nursing manager would be to
a. consult with other facilities to see what their related practices are. b. convene a work group to develop related policies and procedures. c. read recent issues of a nursing management journal for research. d. research the literature, paying special attention to synthesis work.
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with an open stab wound to the left chest. What is the first action that the nurse should take?
a. Position the patient so that the left chest is dependent. b. Tape a nonporous dressing on three sides over the chest wound. c. Cover the sucking chest wound firmly with an occlusive dressing. d. Keep the head of the patient's bed at no more than 30 degrees elevation.
Quality of care came to the forefront in 1999 with the release of the Institute of Medicine report about medical errors. What are some of the main untoward events categorized in this report? Select all that apply
1. Wrong-site surgery 2. Adverse drug events 3. Improper transfusions 4. Restraint related deaths