In the clinical area today, you cared for a patient who is on an organ transplant waiting list. In post-conference you and your fellow nursing students discussed the major ethical issues surrounding organ transplantation
These ethical issues include: a. procurement
b. allocation
c. 'playing God?'
d. A and B only
e. all of the above
E
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The nurse learns that a patient of Hispanic descent is from Mexico. Which sociodemographic information from this patient would be consistent with 2010 demographic data about this population?
A. More likely to have attained naturalized US citizenship B. Less likely to live in poverty C. Less likely to graduate from high school D. More likely to graduate from college
The order is for 48,000 units. The available strength is 25,000 units per 8 mL. Calculate the dosage volume. Express your answer to the nearest tenth
What will be an ideal response?
Identify the statement that is true of the development of nosocomial infections.
A. Nosocomial infections occur with prolonged hospitalizations. B. High-risk patients with decreased immunoresistance are susceptible to nosocomial infections. C. Urinary tract or intravenous therapy catheterizations contribute to the development of nosocomial infections. D. All of these are correct.
The nurse is visiting the home of a client recovering from pneumonia. Which observation indicates that teaching about infection control practices would be indicated?
1. Picks up a sandwich after petting the family dog 2. Hands are washed before and after preparing food 3. Washes hands after coughing and blowing the nose 4. Sets out a clean wash cloth and towel at the kitchen sink