Author Question: An example of a nurse-patient relationship would be: 1. Attending a birthday party outside of the ... (Read 91 times)

maegan_martin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
An example of a nurse-patient relationship would be:
 
  1. Attending a birthday party outside of the hospital.
   2. Providing special toys for favorite patients.
   3. Reporting suspected child abuse.
   4. Keeping a secret about suspected child abuse to keep confidentiality with the patient.

Question 2

A newborn has been diagnosed with tracheoesophageal fistula. The nurse should ask for clarification of the doctor's orders if the chart states to:
 
  1. Place an IV for fluids and antibiotics.
   2. Use an NG tube placed into the proximal pouch.
   3. Take aspiration precautions.
   4. Place the newborn in the prone position with his/her head elevated.



bulacsom

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Answer to Question 1

3
Feedback
1. The birthday party is beyond the professional boundaries of a nurse.
2. Demonstrating favoritism is not a professional action a nurse should display.
3. Nurses must report actual or suspected child abuse.
4. A nurse is a mandatory reporter and must report any suspicions of child abuse.

Answer to Question 2

4
Feedback
1. IV fluids will be needed to maintain electrolyte balance because the newborn will not be receiving oral feedings.
2. The NG will help drain any secretions in the pouch.
3. The newborn is at high risk for aspiration because of the lack of connection to the stomach.
4. The newborn should be in a supine position to prevent aspiration and allow for the secretions to drain.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library