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bobthebuilder

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The nurse is investigating the process for resolving an ethical problem. Which of the following is the correct sequence for resolving ethical problems?
 
  a. Examining one's own values; evaluating; identifying the problem
  b. Evaluating the outcomes; gathering data; considering actions
  c. Gathering facts; verbalizing the problem; considering actions
  d. Recognizing the dilemma; evaluating; gathering information

Question 2

The nurse observes thin, watery fluid draining from the left ear of a patient who has sustained a head injury. How would the nurse document this drainage in the patient's chart?
 
  a. Serous
  b. Purulent
  c. Cerebrospinal fluid
  d. Serosanguineous


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Examining one's own values; evaluating; identifying the problem is not the correct sequence for resolving ethical problems.
B Evaluating the outcomes; gathering data; considering actions is not the correct sequence for resolving ethical problems.
C The correct sequence for resolving ethical problems is recognizing the dilemma, gathering facts, examining one's own values, verbalizing the problem, considering actions, negotiating the outcome, and evaluating the action.
D Recognizing the dilemma; evaluating; gathering information is not the correct sequence for resolving ethical problems.

Answer to Question 2

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A Serous drainage is clear, watery plasma.
B Purulent drainage is thick, yellow, green, tan, or brown.
C Without further testing, the nurse would be unable to know if this drainage is cerebrospinal fluid. The nurse should describe the drainage by its appearance (i.e., serous).
D Serosanguineous drainage is pale, red, and watery (i.e., a mixture of clear and red fluid).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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