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RNSG 1125 Legal Issues Questions With Complete Solutions
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RNSG 1125 Legal Issues Questions With Complete SolutionsA client being discharged from the hospital asks the nurse,
"When I go visit my family out of state, should I take my living
will with me, or do I need a new one for that state?" Which is
the most appropriate response by the nurse? Correct Answer
"Take it with you. It is recognized universally in the United
States."
A client has a prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg P.O. every 8
hours. The nurse administers the medication via the intravenous
route. Based on the nurse's action, the client develops
complications and has an increased length of stay. The client
files a lawsuit against the facility and the nurse. Which legal
action has the nurse's attorney identified that meets the criteria
for the client's lawsuit? Correct Answer Malpractice
A client is scheduled to undergo an exploratory laparoscopy.
The registered nurse (RN) asks the licensed practical nurse
(LPN) to prepare the client for surgery. The RN must confirm
that the LPN has specialized training before delegating which
task? Correct Answer initiating I.V. therapy, as ordered
A client states that the client's recent fall was caused by his
scheduled antihypertensive medications being mistakenly
administered by two different nurses, an event that is disputed
by both of the nurses identified by the client. Which measure
should the nurses prioritize when anticipating that legal action
may follow? Correct Answer Document the client's claims and
the events surrounding the alleged incident.
, A client who tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) and has pancreatitis is admitted to the medical unit. The
nurse director from another unit comes into the medical unit
nurses' station and begins reading the client's chart. The staff
nurse questions the director about reading the client's chart. The
director states that the client is a neighbor's son. What action
should the nurse take? Correct Answer Inform the nurse
director reading the chart is a violation of the client's right to
privacy and ask the nurse director to return the chart.
A nurse asks a client to sign the consent for surgery. Which
situation is appropriate for giving valid consent? Correct
Answer The client has cognitive capacity to make decisions.
A nurse chooses a quiet, private area to conduct an end-of-shift
report to the oncoming nurse. Following this procedure is
necessary because of what ethical problem in nursing? Correct
Answer The right of confidentiality is essential to protect each
client's private information.
A nurse is caring for a client who is well known in society. A
person inquires about the medical details of the client, saying
that they are a family member. The nurse reveals the requested
information. Later, the nurse comes to know that the inquirer
was not a family member. Which ethical rule of professional-
client relationships has the nurse violated? Correct Answer
confidentiality
A nurse who comments to coworkers at lunch that a client with a
sexually transmitted infection has been sexually active in the
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