A nurse is caring for a client who refuses treatment and asks to be discharged from the hospital against medical advice. The nurse notifies the client's provider, who tells the nurse to restrain the client, if necessary, to keep her from leaving the hospital. The nurse understands that restraining this client would be considered which type of civil action by the nurse?

False imprisonment

Invasion of privacy

Assault

Battery

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   False imprisonment occurs when a person is intentionally confined or restrained against their will, and they have not given consent. In this scenario, if the nurse restrains the client against her will, it would be considered false imprisonment.
B.   Invasion of privacy involves intruding into a person's private affairs, disclosing private information, or using their name or likeness without their consent. This option is not applicable in this scenario.
C.   Assault is the intentional threat of causing harm to another person, which creates a reasonable fear of imminent harmful or offensive contact. It involves the apprehension of harm, but not the actual physical act.
D.   Battery is the intentional harmful or offensive touching of another person without their consent. It involves the actual physical act of touching.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Lactated Ringer's is a balanced electrolyte solution, but it contains sodium in a similar concentration to normal serum levels. It is not appropriate for a client with hypernatremia, as it could further increase their sodium levels.
B. 0.45% sodium chloride, also known as half-normal saline, is a hypotonic solution with a lower concentration of sodium than normal serum levels. It can help to lower the sodium levels in a client with hypernatremia by diluting the excess sodium in the body.
C. Dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride is a hypertonic solution that contains both dextrose and sodium. It would not be appropriate for a client with hypernatremia, as it could exacerbate the condition.
D. Dextrose 10% in water is a hypertonic solution with a high concentration of dextrose.
It does not contain sodium, but it is still a hypertonic solution and not appropriate for a client with hypernatremia.

A. inguinal canal B. knee C. lower third of the tibia D. dorsal aspect of the foot

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Inguinal canal is not the correct location for assessing the posterior tibial pulse. This area is associated with the femoral pulse.
B. The knee is not the correct location for assessing the posterior tibial pulse. This area is not directly related to the posterior tibial pulse.
C. The lower third of the tibia, anterior aspect is the correct location for palpating the posterior tibial pulse. This pulse can be found on the inside of the ankle, slightly below and behind the medial malleolus.
D. Dorsal aspect of the foot is where the dorsalis pedis pulse is located, not the posterior tibial pulse.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to his NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse prepare to infuse for this client?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral circulation. In which of the following locations should the nurse palpate to assess the posterior tibial pulse? (Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area that corresponds to your answer.)

Correct Answer is C

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