After years of hemodialysis, a client states he understands the consequences but wants to stop treatment. How should a nurse advocate for a client who refuses a proposed treatment plan despite understanding the implications?
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A nurse is preparing to transfer a client to long term care….
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client to long term care. What is the immediate responsibility of the transferring nurse when confirming the client’s readiness for transfer to a long-term care facility?
A nurse is tasked with revising a standard care procedure. W…
A nurse is tasked with revising a standard care procedure. What is the best initial step for collecting evidence-based information?
A community health nurse is searching for evidence-based res…
A community health nurse is searching for evidence-based resources that evaluate preventive strategies for public health concerns such as tobacco use, violence, and obesity. Which federal resource is most appropriate to utilize?
A nurse is reviewing tasks completed by assistive personnel…
A nurse is reviewing tasks completed by assistive personnel (AP). What action should the nurse take if an AP reports unexpected findings after vital sign measurements?
The risk manager is reviewing incident reports for trends th…
The risk manager is reviewing incident reports for trends that need intervention. Which event requires occurrence reporting according to standard risk management guidelines?
A client is being discharged with a tracheostomy. Which inte…
A client is being discharged with a tracheostomy. Which intervention should the nurse case manager prioritize to ensure safe transition to home care?
The RN is delegating components of post-op care to an AP. Wh…
The RN is delegating components of post-op care to an AP. When delegating tasks to assistive personnel, the registered nurse (RN) must ensure which of the following?
A nurse is transferring a client to another facility. Which…
A nurse is transferring a client to another facility. Which action demonstrates proper management of the client’s personal items during transfer?
A client with advanced Alzheimer’s disease has a living will…
A client with advanced Alzheimer’s disease has a living will that contradicts the wishes of the client’s legal proxy. How should the nurse advocate for the client when faced with this ethical dilemma?