Prior to a sterilization procedure, which action by the nurse ...

[bobbie]

Prior to a sterilization procedure, which action by the nurse takes priority?
 
  A.
  Obtaining informed consent from the partner
  B.
  Obtaining pre-approval for Medicaid patients
  C.
  Obtaining pre-approval from the insurer
  D.
  Obtaining the woman's informed consent

Question 2

A student nurse is giving a patient an intramuscular Depo-Provera injection. Which action by the student would cause the instructor to intervene?
 
  A.
  Assesses that the patient's last period started 5-7 days ago
  B.
  Injects the medication deeply into the gluteus maximus
  C.
  Instructs the woman to return in 3 months for another shot
  D.
  Massages the site when the patient complains of pain

[Juro]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Because this is an invasive, permanent procedure, the nurse must obtain fully informed consent from the woman. Partner consent is not legally required. Pre-approval may or may not be required, but the priority is the patient's informed consent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The injection site should not be massaged, as this action can decrease the effectiveness of the medication. The other actions are correct.

[bobbie]

Excellent

[ashely1112]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it