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allywil32

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Question 1

A patient became confused and used a pocket knife to threaten others. The nurse confiscated the knife. What is the nurse's best defense for this action?
◦ Privilege
◦ Self-defense
◦ Necessity
◦ Consent

Question 2

A patient refused to ambulate postoperatively and subsequently developed bilateral pneumonia, causing his hospital stay to be lengthened. After discharge, the patient filed a lawsuit claiming his primary nurse was negligent in allowing him to develop pneumonia. What is the nurse's best defense in this case?
◦ The patient was told that complications could arise when signing the informed consent form.
◦ The patient should have anticipated a longer hospital stay if complications arose.
◦ The patient was aware of the substandard care at the time it occurred.
◦ The patient's conduct contributed to his complications and the nurse had documented the education and guidance to ambulate to prevent complications.
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Marked as best answer by allywil32 on Jan 10, 2023

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Reply #1 on: Jan 10, 2023
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allywil32

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Reply 2 on: Jan 10, 2023
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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