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sjones

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When caring for the client in intractable pain from a terminal condition, the nurse should recall that:
 
  1. The ANA's position on assisted suicide states that it is in violation of the code for nurses.
  2. The legality of the action is the only consideration.
  3. Active euthanasia is legal in some jurisdictions.
  4. Passive euthanasia is a violation of the ANA code.

Question 2

The nurse is admitting an elderly client at the change of shift. The client seems to be nodding yes to every question. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate:
 
  1. The nurse pulls the door shut to minimize the background noise
  2. The nurse raises her voice
  3. The nurse asks the client if he needs a hearing aid
  4. The nurse tells the client that they will talk later



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princessflame2016

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Active euthanasia and assisted suicide are in violation of the code for nurses, and can result in criminal charges of murder.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Pulling the door shut will give privacy and a non-distracting environment.




sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


sarah_brady415

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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