A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of her fetus. To ensure informed consent, which action would be the priority responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman?

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Question 1 of 5

A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of her fetus. To ensure informed consent, which action would be the priority responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is reviewing a copy of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report, Healthy People 2020. Which nursing action best reflects the nurse fostering this health care agenda?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which activity would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with a growth hormone deficiency. Which action best reflects using the nursing process to provide quality care to children and their families?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old child hospitalized for internal injuries following a motor vehicle accident. For which medical treatment would the nurse ensure that an informed consent is completed beyond the one signed at admission?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Certain procedures, however, require a specific process of informed consent, including major and minor surgery; invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture or bone marrow aspiration; treatments placing the child at higher risk, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy; procedures or treatments involving research; photography involving children; and applying restraints to children.

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