1. A nurse is teaching a client who is about to undergo a bowel resection about

advance directives. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include

in the teaching?

a) Your partner must be present when you sign the advance directive

b) You will receive written information about advance directives prior to signing

c) You are required to sign advance directives prior to surgery

d) Your provider must sign the advance directives before surgery

2. A nurse is caring for a client who has wrist restraints after an episode of violent

behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

- Remove one restraint at a time

3. A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client

who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions

should the nurse take?

a) Dilute each crushed medication with sterile water

b) Mix the medication together in a single syringe

c) Flush the NG tube with 5 mL of sterile water prior to administration

d) Combine the medication with the formula in the feeding bag