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1. A patient is having difficulty urinating.  The nurse states, “If you do not void I will have to put a catheter in.”  The nurse making this statement would be an example of which of the following?

39.  Which of the following is an appropriate task for the LPN to delegate to the AP (assistive personnel)?

25. A client states, “I’m really upset about this surgery.” Which of the following should the nurse reply?  

50. It is essential for nurses to be aware of clients’ rights to privacy and confidentiality. Facility polices and procedures help ensure adherence with ______________ regulations. 

37. A client with renal failure has been hospitalized frequently during the past year.  The client states, “I don’t want to go on like this. I am afraid of the being put on the ventilator if my health gets worse.”  Which of the following documents should the client complete to ensure their wishes are carried out?

26. All nurses should work to provide culturally appropriate nursing care. When the nurse is knowledgeable about the cultures prevalent in their area of practice, the nurse is practicing which of the following?

30. A family member asks why her brother has two side rails of his bed up? The nurse responds, “It is to help prevent him from falling out of the bed.” This is an ethical principle known as?  

11. A nurse and a nursing assistant are sitting in the cafeteria exchanging gossip concerning Dr. Jones’ extramarital affairs.  A speech therapist over hears the conversation and reports it to his manager. What possible consequences could the nurse and the nursing assistant face?    

45. A patient states, “I can’t go pee.”  The nurse will document this as which of the following?

21. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is asked by the Registered Nurse (RN) to administer an IV of chemotherapeutic agent to a client in the hospital. What law should this nurse refer to before initiating this intervention?