The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acut…

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack, he is lying supine in bed. He is dyspneic and experiencing orthopnea; his pulse rate is 120 beats/minute. In what order will the nurse provide care to this client? Number the following options in the order in which they will be performed based on priority. 1. Perform an in-depth, comprehensive assessment on the patient. 2. Place in semi-Fowler’s position. 3. Provide the ordered nebulizer treatment with bronchodilator. 4. Discuss factors that precipitate attack.  

The nurse notes that a client who has been receiving paroxet…

The nurse notes that a client who has been receiving paroxetine for symptoms of major depression disorder (MDD) begins to behave in a confused and elated manner with the presence of restlessness, muscle jerking, and diaphoresis.  What condition will the nurse plan care for? 

In a team meeting, a nurse says, “I’m concerned whether we a…

In a team meeting, a nurse says, “I’m concerned whether we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient who has also self-mutilated calls for one-on-one supervision.” Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?