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pane00

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A family insists that their father not be told he is dying of lung cancer. While hanging his IV medication, the patient asks the nurse, I never had a medication in a bag like that. What is it for?
 
  The nurse knows that the medication is an antineoplastic agent. The best response by the nurse is:
  A. This is a new drug your physician ordered.
  B. This medication is often used in the treatment of cancer.
  C. This medication has more than one use, and I am not sure why you are receiving it.
  D. Request that the family tell him why he is getting the medication.

Question 2

The role of ethics committees is to:
 
  A. Resolve ethical dilemmas.
  B. Prevent the physician from getting the institution into legal confrontations.
  C. Establish guidelines to eliminate ethical dilemmas.
  D. Provide appropriate guidance for the health-care team, family members, and the client.


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scottmt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


pane00

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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