Answer to Question 1
ANS: 3
The first step in processing an ethical dilemma is determining whether the problem is an ethical one. The nurse who cannot figure out what is right, is stating a characteristic of an ethical dilem-ma, which is that the problem is perplexing. The next step is to gather as much information as possible that is relevant to the case. I just feel like I should not suction this client is the nurse is stating the problem according to her feelings. I need to know the legalities of the living will of this client is the nurse who wants to know the legalities of the living will of a client is collecting some, but not all, data pertaining to the problem. My spiritual beliefs mandate that I continue to provide all the interventions in my scope of practice is the nurse stating her own beliefs.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: 4
Accountability refers to the ability to answer for one's own actions. The goal is the prevention of injury to the client. The student nurse who informs her instructor of an error is being accountable for her actions and has a goal to prevent injury to the client. The student nurse would not be de-scribed professionally as confident (i.e., sure of oneself). The student is not best described as trustworthy. To be trustworthy, one is worthy of trust or confidence and reliable. In this case, the student was not reliable to administer medication correctly. This student nurse is not best de-scribed professionally as compliant. The student is not acting in accordance with wishes, com-mands, or requirements.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
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Building a Client Base
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position