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A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a patient who is alert and oriented. The patient expresses hesitancy about the procedure and states, “I’m not sure if I want to go through with this.” What action should the nurse take in response to the patient’s statement?

You are a nurse on a medical-surgical unit with four patients under your care. At the beginning of your shift, you receive the following patient updates. Based on the principles of critical thinking and the CURE (Critical, Urgent, Routine, Extra) prioritization framework, which patient should you attend to first?

A nurse is caring for a patient from a culture where family members typically make healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient. However, according to HIPAA Privacy Rules and the ethical principle of patient autonomy, healthcare decisions should be made by the patient themselves. What ethical dilemma does the nurse face in this situation?

Which federal law requires the protection of sensitive client health information from being disclosed without consent?

You are a registered nurse (RN) working on a medical-surgical unit. During your shift, you need to delegate several tasks to the nursing assistant (NA) and the licensed practical nurse (LPN) on your team. One of your patients, Mr. Johnson, has diabetes and needs his blood glucose monitored and insulin administered. Another patient, Ms. Smith, requires assistance with ambulation as part of her postoperative recovery plan. Given the “Rights of Delegation,” which task is most appropriate to delegate to the LPN? Tasks: Monitor and document Mr. Johnson’s blood glucose levels and administer his insulin; or Assist Ms. Smith with ambulation around the unit.

A nurse is involved in a research study conducted at their healthcare facility. The nurse becomes aware of potential ethical concerns related to the study’s procedures and participant consent. What should the nurse do?

Which component of a culture of safety encourages employees to report errors and near misses without fear of punitive action?

A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient who has consented to the procedure. As the nurse reviews the consent form with the patient, the patient appears confused and asks several questions about the risks and benefits of the transfusion. What action should the nurse take in this situation?

Researchers have students rate how much they like apple pie and cherry pie. Ten years later, the researchers measure the students’ BMIs. The researchers find that preference for cherry pie is associated with lower BMI 10 years later. Which of the following best describes the study design?

Below is a list of measures of the French influence in New Orleans. Which of the measures is NOT an unobtrusive measure?