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melina_rosy

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The relatives of a client have filed a law suit against a nurse for lack of proper care. Which could be an appropriate immediate response for the nurse in this situation?
 
  A) Convince the client's relatives about the truth
  B) Resign from the position on the grounds of morality
  C) Take a leave of absence from the workplace until the lawsuit is resolved
  D) Obtain services of a lawyer specializing in nursing malpractice

Question 2

A 70-year-old woman is admitted to a nursing care unit for a migraine. The intensity of the migraine increases when the client is exposed to bright light. The nurse lights up the elderly woman's room on every visit.
 
  The client complains about the nurse's action. For the breach of which law can the nurse be held liable? A) Right to privacy law
  B) Laws protecting vulnerable persons
  C) Nurse Practice Act
  D) Right to confidentiality


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raenoj

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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