A nurse working in a rehabilitation unit is administering medications to two clients who have the same name. Which of the following identifiers should the nurse use to verify the identities of each client?

Choice A reason:

Being honest with the parents of a child about the need to report suspected abuse is not the correct option. This option involves honesty and ethical responsibility but does not pertain to the fair distribution of resources or benefits.

Choice B reason

Keeping a promise to visit with a client who is housebound after the delivery of care is not the appropriate option. While keeping promises is an ethical principle, it is not related to the fair distribution of resources or benefits.

Choice C reason:

Accepting the decision of an older adult client to live alone in her home is not the correct option. Respecting a client's autonomy and right to make decisions about their living arrangements is an ethical principle, but it is not directly related to distributive justice.

Choice D reason:

The ethical principle of distributive justice is about fair and equitable distribution of resources and benefits within a society or group. It emphasizes providing equal access to services and resources to all individuals, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized. In this context, the nurse demonstrates distributive justice by ensuring that a homeless client receives preventive medical care, which means they are being provided with necessary health resources and services that might otherwise be challenging for them to access due to their disadvantaged situation.

A.Urinary specimens collected from the bag may be contaminated and do not provide a reliable sample. A sterile specimen should be collected from the catheter port if needed.

B.In male patients secure catheter to upper thigh (with penis directed downward) or abdomen (with penis directed toward chest), allowing enough slack to prevent tension.

C.Guidelines recommend that the urinary drainage bag be kept below the level of the bladder, typically lower than the waist, to ensure proper urine flow and prevent reflux.

D.Coiling the tubing can impede proper drainage, leading to potential complications like urinary retention and infection.