The nurse has been sued for defamation after charting that the patient is a prostitute. What is the nurse's best defense in this case?
1. Define the contributing factors.
2. Prove that the statement is true.
3. No defense exists for defamation.
4. Provide hearsay evidence.
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Rationale: Contributory negligence is a defense used when there is a need to identify fault in the injury.
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A client with AIDS has the nursing diagnosis Fatigue. To conserve energy, the nurse encourages the client to
a. bathe before eating breakfast. b. rest after every third major activity. c. sit down while showering. d. use easy-to-clean forks and knives.
The primary care provider orders a calorie count for a patient who is malnourished. Over a 24-hour period, the patient consumes 24 grams of fat. Which of the following denotes the patient's caloric intake of fat?
1. 96 2. 120 3. 216 4. 240
Treating the person with dignity is:
a. Consideration b. Empathy c. Respectfulness d. Cheerfulness
Today, which of the following causes of death accounts for the majority of deaths in children ages 1 to 19?
a. unintentional injuries c. suicide b. homicide d. respiratory illnesses