The nurse realizes that a client who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons):
a. may request that church elders be with him in the hospital when he is dying.
b. will have no dietary restrictions while in the hospital.
c. may refuse blood transfusions due to his religious beliefs.
d. will request that an ill newborn infant be baptized as soon as possible.
ANS: A
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He mentioned that two physicians he saw talking were plotting to kill him. On the basis of data gathered at this point, which two primary nursing diagnoses should the nurse consider? a. Disturbed thought processes and Risk for other-directed violence b. Spiritual distress and Social isolation c. Risk for loneliness and Knowledge deficit d. Disturbed personal identity and Nonadherence
An 81-year-old patient who has been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for a week is now stable and transfer to the progressive care unit is planned. On rounds, the nurse notices that the patient has new onset confusion. The nurse will plan to
a. give PRN lorazepam (Ativan) and cancel the transfer. b. inform the receiving nurse and then transfer the patient. c. notify the health care provider and postpone the transfer. d. obtain an order for restraints as needed and transfer the patient.
The nurse suspects that a patient who was treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the past is experiencing a relapse. Which findings did the nurse use to make this clinical determination? (Select all that apply.)
1. Heavy smoking 2. Difficulty sleeping 3. Working overtime 4. Unusual weight gain 5. Excessive alcohol intake
The nursing student has identified a discrepancy between what is written in the textbook and what the nursing faculty member said during theory class. What should the student do?
1. Wait and see whether the material is covered on the next exam. 2. Ask a clinical staff nurse for clarification of the topic. 3. Request an appointment with the faculty member who taught the material. 4. Look the topic up on the Internet for clarification.