For a nurse to be found guilty of malpractice when a patient has been injured, it would have to be shown that she or he did not

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Question 1 of 5

For a nurse to be found guilty of malpractice when a patient has been injured, it would have to be shown that she or he did not

A. Take the responsibility for a medication error B. Do what a reasonably prudent nurse would have done in a similar patient care situation C. Remember to put up the side rails on the bed to prevent the patient from falling out of bed D. Keep the details of a patient diagnosis and care private

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

Assessment of the musculoskeletal system should start with

A. Measuring limb length B. Testing range of motion C. Inspecting for symmetry and posture D. Assessing of muscle strength

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

During palpation of the breast, the client is instructed to extend an arm over her head, and a small pillow or folded towel is placed under her shoulder. What for?

A. Spread tissue more evenly over the chest wall for easier palpation B. Keep client from guarding during the exam C. Expose the tail of Spence for easier inspection D. Determine whether or not a breast mass is consistently irregular when palpating a nodule.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following are appropriate when assessing a client's respiration?

A. Count the respiratory rate for 1 minute B. Place the client on semi-Fowler's position C. Count the respiratory rate simultaneously with the pulse D. Position the stethoscope on the anterior chest

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

What nursing activity would meet the broad nursing aim of facilitating coping with disability and death? Select all that apply.

A. conducting a blood pressure screening program B. teaching testicular self-examination C. referring to a community diabetic support group D. administering intravenous fluids

Correct Answer: C

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

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