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michelleunicorn

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Which of the following would be considered essential data to gather upon first admitting a client to the nursing unit?
 
  1. Allergies
  2. Occupation
  3. Food preferences
  4. Previous experience with hospitalization

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The nurse is faced with making an ethical decision regarding the care of the assigned client. Which of the following actions would be helpful to the nurse in making the right decision?
 
  1. Discuss the dilemma with the client's family.
  2. Call the Board of Nursing for assistance.
  3. Contact the Legal Department of the agency.
  4. Contact the agency ethics committee for assistance.



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braelync

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: While all of this information can improve client care, the most urgent information to obtain about clients upon admission to the unit is their allergies, because exposure to an allergen, whether medication, food, or other substance, could negatively impact client outcomes.

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Rationale 1: The facility ethics committee functions to help resolve ethical dilemmas regarding client care. Discussing the dilemma with the family would be illegal and a breach of privacy. The Board of Nursing and Legal Department might offer legal advice, but would not be the best source for ethical decision making.



michelleunicorn

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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