Non-maleficence
~ is the duty to do no harm and to protect clients from harm by
eliminating threats. the actions taken by the nurse are important for the safety
of the client by preventing aspiration.
Fidelity
~ is the obligation to be faithful to commitments made to self and
others.
...
Which of the following behaviors in the workplace should the nurse recognize
are consistent with substance use disorder?
✓~ extended lunch periods and breaks
calling in sick frequently on mondays or fridays
decrease in concern about personal appearance and grooming
excessive use of cologne or mouthwash
a school nurse is assessing a child who has multiple bruises to the trunk and
extremities. the child reports he fell out of a tree 2 days ago. the nurse's
assessment findings show patterns of bruising not typically sustained during a
fall from a tree.
✓~ report the findings to local police and social service agencies
HCP are required to report suspected child abuse. The nurse's primary concern
is for the safety of the child. procedures for reporting ill differ in various
,locations, but procedures involve notification of police and social services
personnel who can investigate the situation.
A nurse is participating in a continuous quality improvement program. the nurse
is reviewing medical records to determine the time of first postoperative
ambulation of clients who had abdominal surgery. in which of the following
quality audits is the nurse participating?
✓~ process
a nurse manager establishes staff nurse committees to address unit issues,
institutes an open-door policy for speaking about concerns, and supports the
professional development of the staff. which of the following leadership styles
is the nurse manager displaying?
✓~ democratic
democratic manager encourages the staff to participate in decision making,
communicates effectively, offers constructive criticism, and believes in the
best in people.
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of severe multiple sclerosis and
asks the nurse about competing a living will. which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
✓~ i will provide you with the information you need to complete advanced
directives
under the patient self-determination act, health care institutions are required
to provide educational materials advising clients of their rights to make their
personal wishes known regarding treatment.
which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the
teaching
✓~ the nurse should be familiar with the task she plans to delegate
a nurse manager is observing the staff working on her unit. which of the
following observations should the nurse manager recognize as an example or
paternalism?
✓~ a nurse practitioner withholding information from a client who is dying
to avoid causing the client distress
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