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The nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) communicating with a client who is deaf. The nurse would intervene (or stop the UAP) if which behavior is observed?

Two months after their spouse’s death, a client tells their visiting nurse, “My child came over yesterday to help clear out my spouse’s belongings from our bedroom. I got so angry when they moved their slippers from under the bed. They don’t understand how much I’m hurting.” Which of these responses from the nurse would be most therapeutic?

The nurse is caring for a client who has refused to take an oral medication. The nurse tells the client that the nurse will hold the client down and give the medication by injection if the client doesn’t take the oral medication. The nurse then takes the client’s wheelchair and closes the door so the client will have to remain in his room. Which intentional torts has this nurse committed? (Select all that apply.)

What does the nurse’s signature on an informed consent form mean?

The ICA receives _____ % of the blood flowing from the CCA.

The home care nurse suspects that the patient’s bedsores are due to neglect from family caregivers. Which is the most appropriate action of the nurse?

A nurse fails to change the patient’s wound dressing as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient. What could this nurse be found guilty of?

A nurse in a surgeon’s office is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery the following week. The client tells the nurse that “I plan to prepare my advance directives before I come to the hospital.” Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of advance directives?

What percentage of total blood volume circulates in the brain?