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craiczarry

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The husband of a 90-year-old patient with terminal cancer is refusing pain medication for her because he fears she will become addicted like some of the soldiers he knew in World War II.
 
  A nurse will need to focus on which of the following internal variables when approaching this situation? A. Developmental stage
  B. Emotional factors
  C. Intellectual background
  D. Spiritual factors

Question 2

Which of the following demonstrates the most accurate and safe documentation?
 
  A. Sm. amt. of emesis.
  B. 150 mL of cloudy dark yellow urine.
  C. 15.00 mL of blood collected.
  D. .5 L of fluid administered.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
A person's beliefs about health are shaped in part by knowledge (or misinformation) about body functions and illnesses, educational background, and past experiences. Although important, the other distracters are not the focus.

Answer to Question 2

B
To avoid misunderstandings and promote patient safety, write out any abbreviations that are possibly confusing. The 2009 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) require that health care institutions standardize abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and dose designations throughout their system.


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