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cmoore54

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following is required in order for a nurse to be legally justified in not attempting to save a client's life?
 
  A) A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) statement on the patient's care plan
  B) A No-Code sign or symbol placed at the patient's bedside
  C) A No-Code order written and signed on the physician's order sheet
  D) The next of kin's request for DNR orally or in writing

Question 2

A patient has a test ordered to determine why he is having fatigue and soreness of the tongue. A test that will measure the absorption of radioactive vitamin B12 is
 
  a. gastric analysis.
  b. Schilling test.
  c. peripheral smear.
  d. red cell indices.


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matt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Unless an order specifically states that the patient should not be resuscitated, failure to attempt to save that person's life can be viewed as negligence. To be valid, DNR orders must be written and signed on the physician's order sheet. DNR on the care plan or a symbol at the bedside is not legal without the medical order. A request from a family member is no substitute for a signed order.

Answer to Question 2

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The Schilling test is a laboratory blood test for diagnosing pernicious anemia. The test measures the absorption of radioactive vitamin B12.


cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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