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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about ethical principles. Which of the following is an example of beneficence?

An adolescent client is anxious about the pain that she anticipates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization. The health care provider has prescribed topical lidocaine to the injection site. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

While caring for a client who is receiving oxazepam, the nurse notes the client is drowsy and slightly confused upon waking. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse draw?

A 78-year-old male was brought to the emergency room for acetaminophen toxicity. Which medication will likely be ordered?

A nurse is teaching a client about the uses of chamomile. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse would be most concerned if a patient taking phenobarbital reported daily consumption of which of the following?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about ethical principles. Which of the following is an example of autonomy?

A hospitalized client requests a magnesium citrate “bisacodyl pill” every night to “stay regular.” The nurse should initially be most concerned about what potential health risk for this client?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered a salicylate for pain relief. Which of the following is a symptom of salicylism that a nurse should monitor for?

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with suspected overdose with codeine. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being ordered?