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The initial Nursing Code of Ethics was based upon which work?

Which clinical manifestations do the nurse anticipate for the patient who is suspected of having compartment syndrome? Select all that apply.

Which are the top priorities when conducting a primary patient survey during the emergency assessment? Select all that apply.

A patient recovering from 25% total body surface area burns has a low-grade fever. What should the nurse do to reduce this patient’s risk of developing an infection?

The nurse is assessing a patient who had a liver transplant three days ago. During the assessment, the nurse obtains the following data. Which finding is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an outpatient left heart catheterization. Which information obtained by the nurse when admitting the patient indicates a need for a change in the patient’s medication regimen?

A patient diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is admitted to the acute care floor. Which stance regarding the care for this patient is supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics?

Which of these nursing actions in the plan of care for a patient who has diabetes insipidus will be most appropriate for the RN to delegate to an experienced LPN/LVN?

A patient with cirrhosis is experiencing an acute hemorrhage from esophageal varices. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A patient with cirrhosis and esophageal varices has a new prescription for propranolol (Inderal). Which assessment finding is the best indicator that the medication has been effective?