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amal

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A nurse is caring for a patient who states, I just want to die. For the nurse to comply with this request the nurse and the patient should discuss the benefits of:
 
  A. a living will.
  B. assisted suicide.
  C. passive euthanasia.
  D. advance directives.

Question 2

A nurse and another staff member are preparing to reposition a patient in bed. To prevent back strain, these two health care providers must:
 
  A. keep their knees stiff to enhance their lifting strength potential.
  B. keep the weight of the patient as close to their bodies as possible.
  C. loosen their stomach muscles to keep from injuring the pelvic region.
  D. twist their upper torsos to enhance the use and strength of their upper extremities.



meganlapinski

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Answer to Question 1

D
A living will is a document instructing the physician or health care provider to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures in patients whose death is imminent. Assisted suicide is an illegal act in most states. Passive euthanasia is an illegal act.

Answer to Question 2

B
To prevent lifting-related injuries, always follow these steps:
1 . Keep weight as close to the body as possible.
2 . Bend at the knees.
3 . Tighten abdominal muscles, and tuck pelvis.
4 . Maintain the trunk erect and knees bent.



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amal

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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