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A client suffering from depression is scheduled to recieve electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) today. The nurse caring for the client provides the family with regular updates on the client’s condition. What ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?

Which situation may put a nurse in legal jeopardy for battery?

A 26-month-old displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often says, “No!” Which psychosocial crisis is evident?

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is the total amount of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the syringe? (include unit of measurement) _______

A family member of a patient with delusions of persecution asks the nurse, “Are there any circumstances under which the treatment team is justified in violating a patient’s right to confidentiality?” The nurse should reply that confidentiality may be breached

A nurse working on a psychiatric unit is taking care of a client who has been admitted with depression with risk for suicide. The client has been non-responsive to any interactions with the nurse or healthcare team members. Which action by the nurse violates the civil rights of a psychiatric client? The nurse (Select all that apply.)

On an in-patient psychiatric unit, a newly admitted client requests to leave against medical advice (AMA). What should be the initial nursing action for this client?

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 8 mcg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr for a preschooler who weighs 33 lb. Available is digoxin elixir 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth, no unit of measurement needed).  _______

Which therapies involve electrical brain stimulation for treatment of mental illness? Select all that apply.

Select the best outcome for a patient with the nursing diagnosis: Impaired social interaction related to sociocultural dissonance as evidenced by stating, “Although I’d like to, I don’t participate because I don’t speak the language very well.” Patient will