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jace

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on: Jul 8, 2018
In which case can the physician and nurse initiate care without consent?
 
  1. A 15-year-old female who requests treatment for acne.
  2. An 80-year-old client presenting with the flu who seems to be confused.
  3. A 35-year-old male who is unconscious and in shock following an auto accident.
  4. A 6-year-old child with a possible broken arm brought to the emergency room by a teacher.

Question 2

A client was admitted to the medical unit after emergency treatment of hypertensive crisis. To which staff member should the charge nurse delegate or assign measurement of this client's vital signs?
 
  1. A patient care technician
  2. A nursing assistant
  3. An LPN
  4. An RN


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

If a person is unconscious or injured in such a way that he or she is unable to give consent, physicians and nurses can provide care. Minors cannot be treated without parental consent unless the situation is life-threatening. The 80-year-old must give consent for treatment unless confusion is so profound as to make the person's decision-making capacity suspect.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Because this client is under treatment likely to be changed based upon vital signs and blood pressure, the best person to measure and monitor vital signs is the RN. The unpredictability of the outcome of the medication and treatments being given requires the advanced nursing remembering of the RN.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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