A nurse is preparing a client who speaks limited

English for surgery. Which of the following is the most

appropriate nursing action in obtaining informed

consent from this client?

Select one:

a. Do nothing as this is the provider's primary

concern.

b. The nurse should explain the procedures using

pictures and hand gestures.

c. Have the nurse respond to the client's concerns so

the provider can prepare for surgery.

d. Seek the assistance of a nurse on the floor who is

fluent in the client's language.

d. Seek the assistance of a

nurse on the floor who is

fluent in the client's

language.

The nurse is responsible for

ensuring that the client

understands the information

provided regarding the

procedure.

A nurse is performing initial teaching with a client who

will be receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Which statement by the client indicates a need for

further teaching?

Select one:

a. "My Dilantin dose will be increased several days

before the procedure."

b. "Before the procedure, I will have an EKG to assess

for heart irregularities."

c. "I will need to continue taking my regular blood

pressure medication."

d. "I will stop taking my lithium for 2 weeks prior to

my procedure."

a. "My Dilantin dose will be

increased several days beforethe procedure."

Because the therapeutic

action of ECT is to induce

seizures, any medications thaaffect the client's seizure

threshold must be decreased or discontinued several days

before the procedure.

Any cardiac conditions, such

as dysrhythmias, should be

monitored and treated beforethe procedure

A daughter of a client with a terminal illness pulls a

nurse to the side and says, "Although my mother's

living will states she is not to be resuscitated, the

family wants everything done to save her if she has a

cardiac arrest." How should the nurse respond?

Select one:

a. "The living will documents your mother's wishes

and must be followed."

b. "I will contact the provider to make him aware of

a. "The living will documents

your mother's wishes and

must be followed."

A living will is a document

that expresses the client's

wishes regarding medical

treatment in the event the