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FButt

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The nursing student uses the client's full name on the assigned care plan during her recent clinical rotation. What is the instructor's priority intervention?
 
  A.
  Express the importance of factual documentation and that it should include the patient's name.
  B.
  Remind the student of the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
  C.
  Discuss with student that the patient is homeless and illiterate. As a result of this, maybe the patient will not be embarrassed about their homelessness status; therefore confidentiality is not an issue.
  D.
  Explain to the student because the patient was committed involuntary, confidentiality is not an issue.

Question 2

You are working on a mental health unit and have a diverse group of patients. Some of the patients are of Middle Eastern descent.
 
  These patients have communicated to you that they would like to follow the same period for praying as they did prior to admission. What is your response?
  A.
  You are in America now.
  B.
  You can go back to your regular time for praying when you are discharged.
  C.
  How can I accommodate you with your prayer time?
  D.
  Would you like to learn another prayer?



soda0602

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
All patient information is confidential, and only initials should be used during the student clinical rotation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
It is within the nurse's scope of practice to advocate for the patient. The nurse is the voice for the patient when needed. The nurse defends the patient's rights to their beliefs and values.



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