When using the allowance method for accounting for bad debts, accounts receivable is reported on the balance sheet at the expected net realizable value. When a particular receivable from a customer ultimately is determined to be uncollectible and is written off, the recording of this event will:

A nurse notices unexplained bruising on an older adult client. The client states, “Please don’t tell anyone.” What is the nurse’s best action?

A nurse posts online: “Tough shift—young trauma patient didn’t make it tonight,” without naming the client. Which legal concern exists?

A provider orders 900 mL of Lactated Ringer’s (LR)  to infuse over 7 hours. What is the IV flow rate in mL/hr? Round to the nearest whole number. [BLANK-1]

A nurse observes another nurse documenting assessments that were not performed. What is the nurse’s best action?

A nurse notices malfunctioning infusion pumps but continues using them because replacements are limited. A client receives incorrect dosing. What legal concept applies?

A provider orders Levofloxacin 750 mg IV to infuse over 80 minutes. The pharmacy prepares the medication in a 250 mL bag of normal saline. What is the IV pump rate in mL/hr? Round to the nearest whole number. [BLANK-1]

A competent client refuses an injection, but the nurse administers it anyway stating, “It’s for your own good.” Which legal violation occurred?

A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes appears overwhelmed during discharge teaching and states, “I’ll just skip the teaching—you can leave the instructions on the table in my room.”What is the nurse’s best action?

A competent adult client diagnosed with pneumonia refuses prescribed IV antibiotics, stating, “I understand the risks, but I don’t want them.” What is the nurse’s best action?