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altibaby

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which scenario describes a situation in which the performance of the nurse does not meet the standard of care?
 
  1. A nurse witnesses a patient fall and tries to assist the patient.
  2. A patient with vomiting and nausea does not receive a breakfast tray.
  3. A physician is questioned about an order to administer a medication that is five times the normal dosage.
  4. A patient is medicated with acetaminophen for severe chest pain and the physician is not notified.

Question 2

A person aged 84 would be classified, according to current systems, as:
 
  a) young old
   b) middle old
   c) old old
   d) very old


IRincones

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Assisting a patient who has fallen is a situation in which a reasonable nurse would pursue a similar action and would be considered the standard of care.

Answer to Question 2

B


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