Identify the outcome that best demonstrates a critical care nurse's successful application of the ethical principle of veracity to the care of a client who was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer.
a. The client is aware of his or her diagnosis despite attempts of the family to withhold that information.
b. The client is beginning to be able to use simple words to express his or her needs.
c. The family has been taught the necessary skills to care for the client at home with the supervision of a home health-care nurse.
d. There is no evidence of skin breakdown on bony pressure points, and the client's shoulder and hip on the affected side re-main intact.
Identify the nursing action that best prevents autonomic dysreflexia in a client with a spinal cord injury.
a. Giving the client his PRN dose of oxaze-pam (Serax) before the muscle spasms begin
b. Maintaining the patency of the Foley ca-theter
c. Keeping the client in the sitting position as much as possible
d. Monitoring the client's electrolyte levels
Identify the activity instructions given by the nurse at the time of discharge to a client with acute hepatitis A that best promote the client's recovery.
a. Except for going to the bathroom, you should stay in bed.
b. Start walking short distances as soon as you feel strong enough.
c. Active, isometric-type exercises performed four times a day will help prevent muscle atrophy.
d. You may work at your computer for no more than 4 hours per day.
What role do executive orders play in the political process?
a. Actively involve the legislature in key po-litical decisions.
b. Shorten the time it takes to implement a political decision.
c. Help nurses by targeting endorsements.
d. Formulate policy with minimal involve-ment from the legislature.
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