Author Question: A post-anesthesia nurse is reporting about a client to the intensive care unit nurse in the ... (Read 36 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A post-anesthesia nurse is reporting about a client to the intensive care unit nurse in the elevator. There are staff members and visitors in the elevator. The post-anasthesia nurse is doing what?

A) implementing therapeutic communication
B) interacting to maintain coordination of care
C) breaching the client's confidentiality
D) maintaining the continuity of care

Question 2

A baccalaureate-prepared nurse is applying for a nurse practitioner position. The nurse is ...

A) Well educated and can perform these duties
B) Able to practice as a nurse practitioner
C) Educated to practice only with pediatric patients
D) Practicing beyond his scope according to licensure

qytan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The principle of confidentiality requires that information about a client be kept private. Discussing clients outside the clinical setting, telling friends or family about clients, or even discussing clients in the elevator with other workers violates client confidentiality and must be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
A nurse without an advanced practice license is not able to practice beyond his or her scope in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.