A nurse chooses to allocate a limited supply of dialysis machines to the patients who will benefit the most.  What ethical theory is guiding this decision?

Why is it important for nurses to understand growth and development stages?

At what age does the pincer grasp begin to develop in children?

A nurse is using Lewin’s Change Theory to implement a new handoff report process.  What action reflects the unfreezing phase?

A nurse keeps a promise to return with pain medication at a certain time.  Which ethical principle is she demonstrating?

A nurse is preparing a teaching session for older adults at a community center. Which information should the nurse include about physical changes associated with aging? Select all that apply.    

The LPN is concerned about his facility’s current policy on wound dressing changes.  Which of the following are appropriate resources to verify that workplace policies are congruent with evidence base practice guidelines? Select all that apply.

An LPN/LVN is assisting an RN who is caring for a mentally competent patient with a terminal illness. The patient refuses to take prescribed medications. Which action should the nurse take provided the patient understands the consequences of refusing to take the medication.   

A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a clinical diagnosis of congestive heart failure with deteriorating vital signs who has stopped breathing. The nurse has checked the patient’s chart for a do-not-attempt-resuscitation (DNAR) order and does not find one. What is the priority nursing action?    

You need to have patient sign a consent for a procedure that the doctor has explained.  The patient is a 15-year-old female who is married and has a child. Her mother is also in the room.  Who should sign the form?