The psychiatric nurse is caring for a depressed client. The…

The psychiatric nurse is caring for a depressed client. The client has been given information regarding different types of treatments available and is deciding which type of treatment would be beneficial for him. The nurse would document that the client is utilizing which of the following ethical principles in this situation?

A 58-year-old male is seen in the ED for syncope. His wife r…

A 58-year-old male is seen in the ED for syncope. His wife reports that she was in the kitchen when she heard him fall on the living room floor. He recalls feeling very lightheaded but remembers nothing more. Upon further questioning, he recalls feeling dizzy on several occasions over the past few months. He has a history of hypertension and a myocardial infarction 10 years earlier. He has since been well and exercises on a daily basis. In the ED, he has a blood pressure of 95/55 mmHg and a heart rate of 30 beats/min. An ECG is obtained (see the following ECG).  ECG1.jpg What is the most important initial step in managing this patient? 

The PTA is seeing Mr. Jones for PT secondary to post-op TKA…

The PTA is seeing Mr. Jones for PT secondary to post-op TKA x 2 days. The patient is on oral pain medication, ROM is 35-74 degrees and MMT 3/5 for available ROM. While working on bed mobility and transfers Mr. Jones complains of light headedness, nausea, and feeling like he is going to pass out. What should the PTA do?