Author Question: A nurse is caring for a group of clients and will perform each of the following during the next ... (Read 61 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is caring for a group of clients and will perform each of the following during the next shift. For which of the following is informed consent required?

A) Ordering a liquid diet for a post-surgical patient
B) Listening to a patient reveal his or her private, personal secrets
C) Giving a patient saline solution to relieve dry nasal passages
D) Asking a patient to complete a questionnaire for a research study on hospital practices

Question 2

Viral hepatitis may be treated at home. Teach the patient's family: (Select all that apply.)

a. Clothes should be laundered separately with hot water.
b. Personal items and drinking glasses should not be shared.
c. Articles soiled with feces do not require extra care.
d. Hands need to be thoroughly washed after toileting.
e. Contaminated items may be disposed of with regular trash.

Pariscourtney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Consent need not be obtained for basic, routine care measures, such as ordering a liquid diet, relieving dry nasal passages, or listening with a sympathetic ear. Consent should be sought for any type of research participation, even if noninvasive.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
For the patient with viral hepatitis being cared for in the home, the family needs to be taught necessary precautions. Clothes should be laundered separately with hot water. Personal items used by the patient should not be shared. Articles soiled with feces must be disinfected. Any contaminated items should be disposed of properly.