A patient is admitted to the hospital and requests to speak with a chaplain to discuss end-of-life decisions. The patient’s family insists that no such conversation take place. What is the nurse’s best course of action?

The nurse has successfully implemented a teaching intervention to help a diabetic patient understand how to monitor blood glucose levels. What should the nurse do next?

A nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient who is experiencing severe pain. The nurse administers pain medication as prescribed to relieve suffering. This action reflects the ethical principle of:

A nurse is caring for a patient who has requested to refuse a life-saving blood transfusion based on religious beliefs. What should the nurse do to respect the patient’s autonomy?

Which of the following is an example of an action that would likely constitute malpractice in nursing?

A nurse is caring for a patient and needs to share their medical information with another healthcare provider for continued care. Which of the following is true about sharing protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?

A nurse is implementing a patient’s care plan, which includes administering a prescribed antibiotic. The nurse notices that the patient is allergic to the antibiotic listed in the plan. What should the nurse do next?

A nurse is assessing a patient’s wound and observes redness, swelling, and warmth around the incision site. These are considered:

A nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient who expresses the desire to stop treatment and enter hospice care. The patient’s family disagrees with the decision. What should the nurse prioritize in this situation?

A nurse is caring for a patient who practices a religion that prohibits certain medical procedures, such as blood transfusions. How should the nurse handle this situation?