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JGIBBSON

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The nurse supports an older patient's desire to discuss advance directives with the patient's family. What action is the nurse performing with this patient?
 
  1. Facilitation of palliative care
  2. Engagement in professional development
  3. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
  4. Accountability to protect patient's rights and autonomy

Question 2

The nurse has entered the room of a patient and found the patient diaphoretic, panicked, and clutching his chest. What action should the nurse first perform?
 
  A) Provide calm reassurance to the patient.
  B) Assist the patient into a semi-Fowler's position.
  C) Perform a rapid assessment of the patient.
  D) Administer oxygen at 6 LPM by nasal prongs.



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Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Palliative care alleviates pain and suffering. There is no information to suggest the patient is in need of palliative care.

Answer to Question 2

C



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