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fox · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Following a recent lawsuit that implicated one of their colleagues, the nursing staff at an assisted living facility are especially aware of the need to safeguard themselves legally.

Which of the following measures should the nurses take? Select all that apply. A) Investigate whether their liability insurance is sufficient
B) Ensure that work performed by unlicensed care staff under their supervision is performed adequately
C) Avoid admitting residents who have living wills or advance directives.
D) Assess the competence of employees under their supervision

Question 2

The nurse plans the care for the hospice client with end-stage Parkinson's disease. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to incorporate into the nursing care plan?

A) Bradykinesia
B) Hemiparesis
C) Hemiplegia
D) Visual impairment

ecabral0 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Feedback:
Answers A, B, and D are all measures that can help to protect gerontological nurses from legal liability. It is unnecessary, and likely unacceptable, to deny residence to individuals with living wills or advance directives.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Bradykinesia (slow movement) must be incorporated in a plan of care for the client with end-stage Parkinson's disease. The others are not common findings with Parkinson's disease.