A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old…

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old veteran who recently returned from direct combat-related deployment. The client reports difficulty sleeping, irritability, and frequent flashbacks to traumatic events experienced while out of the country. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is experie…

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is experiencing severe pain. The provider orders an opioid analgesic, but the nurse is concerned about the patient developing a potential opioid dependency. What action best demonstrates the nurse’s adherence to the principle of nonmaleficence?

A patient has been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer…

A patient has been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer on the oncology unit. The nurse approaches the patient to provide support. The patient states, “this is just not true. I want a second opinion. Look at me? I am feeling great! I am not dying.” What stage of grief is the patient experiencing?

A patient has recently been diagnosed with cancer and confid…

A patient has recently been diagnosed with cancer and confides in the nurse, expressing concerns about the diagnosis being shared with family members. The nurse assures the patient that the information will remain confidential. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates the ethical principle of fidelity?