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olgavictoria

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A client refuses to take a medication. What nursing action is warranted in this case according to the Code of Ethics for nurses?
 
  a. Force the client to take the medication.
  b. Contact the physician to get an order for restraints to ensure medication administration.
  c. Attempt to convince the client to take the medication.
  d. Determine the client's rationales for refusing the medication.

Question 2

Which is an example of primary prevention in avoiding ingestions and poisoning in children?
 
  a. Provide billboards with poison control center phone numbers.
  b. Lavage the stomach to remove poisons from the stomach.
  c. Provide antidotes for poisonings specific to the agent.
  d. Administer CPR to clients who have ingested poisonous agents.


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katara

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Clients have the right to refuse drugs even after a thorough explanation of the drugs and desired effects are given.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Primary prevention is aimed at preventing a disease/injury through public awareness of all the population. Advertising via billboards is directed toward the entire population. The other options are related to secondary and tertiary preventive efforts.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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