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abarnes

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The nurse is caring for a client who has lab work ordered in the morning. The nurse becomes busy and forgets to draw the labs, which would have identified a worsening condition. The nurse might be guilty of:
 
  1. liability.
  2. omission.
  3. unintentional tort.
  4. tort law.

Question 2

The nurse has completed an assessment on a client who is experiencing dehydration and determines the client's needs and appropriate interventions that should lead to the return of health. What process did the nurse use when assessing this client?
 
  1. Clinical reasoning
  2. Evaluation
  3. Intellectual courage
  4. Scope of practice



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Liability is the state of being legally responsible for one's actions and obligations.
2. Omission is a failure to complete an obligation.
3. An unintentional tort is a failure to act in a responsible manner that causes harm to an individual.
4. Tort law is a set of laws that deal with injuries that occur to a person as a result of the action or nonaction of another person.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Clinical reasoning is the process used to determine the client's needs and to identify appropriate interventions.
2. Evaluation is determining the effectiveness of care.
3. Intellectual courage is an attitude that the nurse has toward care of diverse clients.
4. Scope of practice refers to the nursing laws in each state.




abarnes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


xthemafja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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