An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The
patient and family have expressed concern about the drug.
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responsibility in this particular situation? - ANS-provide information so that the patient
can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment
The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing.
The daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her
eligible to take the nursing license examination. Which educational program would the
nurse recommend to this student? - ANS-associates degree program in nursing
The community health nurse is conducting a program on health and fitness awareness
for medically under served people. Who would be categorized as medically under
served? - ANS-people of a poor socioeconomic status
The nursing mentor observes that a nursing student is deficient in communication skills
but is good at understanding nursing theories. How would the mentor intervene with
respect to this student? - ANS-help the student build nursing skills
In a hospital, there is an acute shortage of nurses because of retirements. Which action
would the remaining nurses take? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses
may be correct. - ANS--use the patient contact time efficiently
-use the patient contact time professionally
The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go
home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new
surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risks and benefits of the surgery to the
family and discusses the patient's wishes with the family. Which role is the nurse playing
for the patient? - ANS-advocate
Nurses are responsible for the quality of care provided to patients. Which will help
nurses practice safe nursing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - ANS--acquiring knowledge
-improving competencies
-acquiring technical skills
The nurse usually is assigned multiple patients at one time. Which action would the
nurse take to ensure individual patient satisfaction? select all that apply. One, some, or
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