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codyclark

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A nurse is asked to provide a placebo to a client who is in pain. Which nursing action is appropriate?
 
  a. Administer the medication, not disclosing its nature.
  b. Administer the medication, disclosing to the client that the drug is a placebo.
  c. Administer the placebo with another analgesic.
  d. Refuse to administer the placebo.

Question 2

The _____ client is most likely to feel a religious obligation to attempt to care for himself or herself before seeking assistance from an outside source is which client.
 
  a. Hispanic
  b. Amish
  c. Jewish
  d. Muslim


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jrpg123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Under the Code of Ethics for nurses, placebos are considered inappropriate and should not be administered by a professional nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
An Amish client will feel a religious and cultural obligation to attempt self-care before seeking assistance from an outside source.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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