The nurse realizes that a client received the wrong dose of…

The nurse realizes that a client received the wrong dose of a medication. The client develops excessive sedation and requires additional treatment. Which information is most important when determining whether the situation meets the elements of malpractice?

A client who has participated in several therapeutic interac…

A client who has participated in several therapeutic interactions with the nurse is expected to be discharged from an inpatient unit later that day. The client states, “You are the only person here who understands me. I do not think I can manage without you.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

CASE STUDY #5: Your new patient is a 22 year old woman who w…

CASE STUDY #5: Your new patient is a 22 year old woman who was born with a congenital heart defect that was fully corrected at age 1. She had a pacemaker placed last year due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrythmias that was diagnosed five years ago. She reports that she has anxiety and an allergy to penicillin. She takes medication for anxiety, arrythmias and birth control. The vitals that you get are 112/78, pulse 88 and respirations 18. Use this information to answer the following questions. QUESTION: Which ASA classification would you assign to this patient for today?