NURS 2539 PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS/ PROFESSIONALISM

A client with terminal breast cancer is being cared for by a long-time friend who is a physician. The client has identified her sister as the agent in her health care power of attorney. The client loses decision-making capacity, and the sister tells the nurse, "A different physician will be caring for my sister now. I've dismissed her friend." In response, the nurse should: You Selected:  abide by the wishes of the sister who holds the durable power of attorney. Correct response:  abide by the wishes of the sister who holds the durable power of attorney. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 7m 53s On the second day following an abdominal hysterectomy, a client reports she has had three brown, loose stools in moderate amount. The morning medications include an order for 100 mg of docusate sodium daily or as needed. What should the nurse do next? You Selected:  Withhold the medication, and document the client’s report of loose stools. Correct response:  Withhold the medication, and document the client’s report of loose stools. Explanation: Remediation: Question 3 See full question 34s An elderly client is being admitted to same-day surgery for cataract extraction. The client has several diamond rings. The nurse should explain to the client that: You Selected:  the rings will be placed in an envelope, the client will sign the envelope, and the envelope will be placed in a safe. Correct response:  the rings will be placed in an envelope, the client will sign the envelope, and the envelope will be placed in a safe. Explanation: Remediation: Question 4 See full question 24s A client on a surgical unit asks for the nurse’s opinion of the surgeon. The nurse replies, “He is rude. His patients always end up with infections.” The nurse is at risk of being accused of which of the following? You Selected:  Slander Correct response:  Slander Explanation: Question 5 See full question 37s A client with depression has been admitted to the mental health unit and is attending group therapy sessions as part of treatment. The client asks the nurse leading the group if he is married or has a girlfriend. The nurse responds, “I am curious what made you ask this question; however, what is important is how you are feeling today.” The nurse’s response is which of the following? You Selected:  Appropriate, because the focus of the therapeutic relationship is the client, not the nurse. Correct response:  Appropriate, because the focus of the therapeutic relationship is the client, not the nurse. Explanation: Question 6 See full question 19s An anxious client asks the nurse for the results of recent blood work and wants to know what the results mean. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate? You Selected:  “I understand your concern. I’ll call the physician to review the results with you.” Correct response:  “I understand your concern. I’ll call the physician to review the results with you.” Explanation: Question 7 See full question 18s A nurse who is 6 months pregnant is assigned to a client with a diagnosis of HIV. The nurse tells the manager that she is unable to care for the client because it would be a risk to her baby. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement by the manager? You Selected:  “You will be OK if you follow standard precautions and use protective equipment to avoid contact with blood and body fluids when providing care.” Correct response:  “You will be OK if you follow standard precautions and use protective equipment to avoid contact with blood and body fluids when providing care.”