A liver for which two people are tissue-typed has become available after the death of a donor in a car accident. Client A is a 45-year-old substance abuser whose liver is damaged as a result of his use of alcohol. Client B is a 16-year-old adolescent in need of a liver transplant because of a birth abnormality. Which of the following would be useful for a nurse in giving input as to which of the two should receive the liver?- Nurselytic

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A liver for which two people are tissue-typed has become available after the death of a donor in a car accident. Client A is a 45-year-old substance abuser whose liver is damaged as a result of his use of alcohol. Client B is a 16-year-old adolescent in need of a liver transplant because of a birth abnormality. Which of the following would be useful for a nurse in giving input as to which of the two should receive the liver?

A. Advocate for Client B because he is the younger of the two and will live longer. B. Use feminist moral theory to advocate for Client A in spite of his alcohol use. C. Use a guided set of moral principles in decision-making before advocating for either. D. Advocate for Client A because he has 15 to 20 years of productive life left.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ethical decision-making should involve guided moral principles to ensure fairness in dilemmas like this.

Question 2 of 5

Which risk should the nurse stress about oral contraceptive methods?

A. Toxic shock syndrome B. Nausea C. Blood clots D. Ectopic pregnancy

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Blood clots are a risk with all hormonal contraceptive methods, and it's important to inform clients about this.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements about exercise is true?

A. People who engage in high-intensity exercise are at lowest risk for illness. B. Aerobic exercise should be part of daily exercise routines. C. Regular exercise may cause people to experience fatigue and increased susceptibility to mental health disorders. D. Low-level physical activity may have a protective effect on gastric and pancreatic cancer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Low-level physical activity has protective benefits for certain types of cancer.

Question 4 of 5

Which US report is considered a landmark document in creating a global approach to health?

A. The 1990 Health Objectives for the Nation: A Midcourse Review B. Healthy People 2020 C. Healthy People 2000 D. The U.S. Surgeon General Report

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Healthy People 2000 was a landmark document in creating a global approach to health, with its revisions focusing on a broader public health perspective.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing education about improving self-awareness to a small group of women who have been victims of domestic violence. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the clients do first to improve their self-awareness?

A. Use self-disclosure to share aspects of self. B. Listen to and learn from others. C. Listen to oneself and pay attention to emotions, thoughts, and reactions. D. Use others to bounce back your own thoughts and recollections.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The first step in improving self-awareness is to listen to oneself and pay attention to emotions, thoughts, and reactions.

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