Which one of the following is an example of ethical responsibility?
a. Delivery of competent care
b. Formation of interpersonal relationships
c. Application of the nursing process
d. Evaluation of new computerized technologies
Question 2
A patient who is receiving IV fluids notifies the nurse that his arm feels tight. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the arm is swollen and cool to the touch. What should the nurse's first action be?
a. Discontinue the IV site, and apply a warm compress.
b. Attached a syringe, and pull back on the plunger to aspirate the IV fluid.
c. Start a new IV site distal from the site.
d. Stop the IV fluids, and notify the physician immediately.