The nursing student questions the instructor about the use of informed consent. The student asks when consents are required. After discussing the topic with the student, which of the following statements indicates the need for further instruction?
A) Informed consent is required for all invasive procedures.
B) Informed consent is implied for basic, nonspecialized procedures.
C) The admission of a blood transfusion requires a signed consent.
D) A client giving informed consent is legally acknowledging awareness of other methods of treatment for the disorder/condition.
Question 2The nurse is discussing proper nutrition with older community members at a senior citizen center. What should the nurse teach as general guidelines for healthy older individuals? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Calcium intake should be 1,000 mg for those over the age of 51 years.
2. Older individuals need to take supplements of vitamins A, C, E, and K.
3. Vitamin D intake should be 600 IU up to age 70 and 800 IU if older than 70.
4. Ingest at least 0.8 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight each day
5. Fluid intake each day should be at least 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women.
Question 3The nurse is working in the clinic when a client calls in asking for a copy of her physical examination to be faxed to her employer. She indicates her employer is awaiting the information. What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) You will need to ask the employer fax a response once the information has been safely received.
B) Faxing of information is prohibited by HIPAA.
C) I will need to confirm the fax number with the recipient first.
D) Faxing is the least secure technological method of sending information.
Question 4Which of the following aging changes could pose a barrier to learning?
a. hearing loss
b. visual impairment
c. literacy level
d. all of the above
Question 5An older adult diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease would probably display which of the following signs/symptoms?
a. perspiration and alcoholism
b. fatigue and weakness
c. weight loss and lack of appetite
d. diarrhea and tachycardia
Question 6The nurse has provided a presentation on Cultural Care to a group of nursing assistants. Which statement indicates that additional instruction is needed by the nurse?
1. Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally aware.
2. Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally sensitive.
3. Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally competent.
4. Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally appropriate.
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