When the nurse takes a surgical consent form to an Asian woman for a signature after the surgeon has provided the information about the recommended surgery, the patient refuses to sign the consent form. What is the best response by the nurse?

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When the nurse takes a surgical consent form to an Asian woman for a signature after the surgeon has provided the information about the recommended surgery, the patient refuses to sign the consent form. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. Didn’t you understand what the doctor told you about the surgery? B. Are there others with whom you want to talk before making this decision? C. Why won’t you sign this form? Do you want to do what the doctor recommended? D. I’ll have to call the surgeon and have your surgery cancelled until you can make a decision.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

What is the correct sequence of examination techniques that should be used when assessing the patient’s abdomen?

A. Inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion B. Palpation, percussion, auscultation, inspection C. Auscultation, inspection, percussion, palpation D. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

On the first encounter with the patient, the nurse will complete a general survey. Which features are included (select all that apply)?

A. Mental state and behavior B. Lung sounds and bowel tones C. Body temperature and pulses D. Speech and body movements

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

Write a learning goal for the patient taking potassium-wasting diuretics who does not know what foods are high in potassium.

A. By the end of the session, the patient will identify three potassium-rich foods. B. By the end of the session, the patient will demonstrate proper technique for self-administering insulin. C. By the end of the session, the patient will list five serious side effects of Coumadin. D. By the end of the session, the patient will verbalize understanding of wound care.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

What is the best example of documentation of patient teaching regarding wound care?

A. The patient was instructed about care of wound and dressing changes. B. The patient demonstrated correct technique of wound care following instruction. C. The patient and caregiver verbalize that they understand the purposes of wound care. D. Written instructions regarding wound care and dressing changes were given to the patient.

Correct Answer: B

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

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