A client, accompanied by her son, spoke only Spanish while the nurse did not. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse to best meet the client's need?
a. Ask the woman if it's OK if the son translates for her
b. Call until she finds a Spanish interpreter employed by the agency
c. Let the son translate because he's obviously informed about the problem
d. Use gestures and pantomime to make oneself clear
Question 2
A correctional nurse was preparing to give an inmate his psychotropic drug when the prisoner hit the nurse's arm, sending the medication flying, and yelled, No more. I'm not taking that poison anymore The prisoner is obviously mentally ill.
A correctional nurse was preparing to give an inmate his psychotropic drug when the prisoner hit the nurse's arm, sending the medication flying, and yelled, No more. I'm not taking that poison anymore The prisoner is obviously mentally ill. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
a.
Inject the medication rather than debate taking the oral pill with the inmate
b.
Recognize the prisoner's right to refuse treatment
c.
Throw the medication away, obtain another pill, and try to persuade the prisoner to take the drug
d.
Force the medication down the prisoner's throat with the assistance of two prison guards
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam