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Sportsfan2111

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The nurse has been caring for a ventilator-dependent patient for several days. The family has made the decision to withdraw ventilatory support. How should the nurse interpret this decision?
 
  1. As active euthanasia
  2. As illegal euthanasia
  3. As passive euthanasia
  4. As alleviation euthanasia

Question 2

What are Patricia Benner's five levels of proficiency in nursing?
 
  1. Student, graduate, clinical specialist, practitioner, clinician.
  2. Pre-professional, technical, professional, advanced, expert.
  3. Novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert.
  4. Student, staff nurse, manager, supervisor, director.


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frogdreck123456

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

Correct Answer: 3

There are two types of euthanasia discussed in the textbook: active and passive. Withdrawal of life-sustaining technology is considered passive euthanasia. Active euthanasia is purposefully doing something that will result in the client's death, such as knowingly and purposefully administering a medication overdose. Alleviation and illegal are not forms of euthanasia discussed in the textbook.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Benner describes five levels of proficiency in nursing that are based upon the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition derived from a study of chess players and airline pilots. The five stages are novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. The other options do not list these stages.


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Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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