A client has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and must learn how to do his own finger stick blood sugar analysis as part of his treatment. The client has been sullen and uncommunicative since receiving the diagnosis. How can the nurse best increase the client’s motivation to learn?

A nurse is explaing the organ donation and procurement process to new nurses and states, “In order for a client to qualify for a kidney transplant, all clients have to meet the same qualifications.” This is an example of which of the following ethical principles?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the liability of student nurses and instructors in the clinical setting?

What strategy would the nurse use to increase compliance with education?

A client who is competent tells the nurse she wishes to leave the hospital against medical advice. The nurse administers a sedative to the client who has not requested any medication in order to prevent the client from leaving. Which tort has the nurse committed?

A nurse is assisting a client with a bed bath. The client states, “I can do it myself.” Which is the appropriate response by the nurse?

A patient is placed in isolation while receiving chemotherapy? When the family member asks why their family member is in isolation, what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse administers a medication for pain in the presence of the physician but forgets to document it in the client’s health care record. Legally, what does this mean?

A student nurse accidentally left the call light outside the reach of an older client. Another nurse discovered the situation, fixed the problem, and then asked the group of students who made the mistake. The responsible student apologizes and states the need to double check for call light placement before leaving a client’s room. What behavior did the student demonstrate?

Hand hygiene should occur at specific times which include? Select all that apply.