A nurse is caring for a client whose provider has recommended
surgery to treat an infected wound. The client states that they do
not want to have surgery. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
Ask the client's partner to sign the consent
Refuse to care for the client because of nonadherence/refusal
Support the client's choice
Remind the client that refusal directly violates the consent to
treat Correct Answers Support the client's choice
A nurse is determining a patient's medication administration
record what step should she take first?
-Develop a list of medications prescribed in the hospital
-Develop a list of current medications and verify the accuracy
-Ask the patient what herbs/supplements they might be taking
-Call their other providers to ask Correct Answers -Develop a
list of current medications and verify the accuracy
A patient has a flat affect, is showings signs of fatigue and
doesn't want to move around much. They also show no interest
in seeing any visitors and report feeling pain. What type of pain
would this patient be experiencing? Correct Answers Chronic
A patient is excessively sweating, exhibiting pallor, is confused,
anxious and agitated, and reports feeling pain. Their vital signs
show that their heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure