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Establishes the physician as the primary and sole source of authority during codes:This statement is incorrect. The SBAR system does not establish the physician as the sole authority. It's a communication tool designed to enhance collaboration and understanding between healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication during critical situations.

Aids nurses in independent practice when necessary:
This statement is partially correct. While the SBAR system aids in communication, it does not specifically address independent practice. It focuses on improving interprofessional communication, which is essential for collaborative care.

Reduces the number of lawsuits associated with the care of critically ill clients:This statement is incorrect. While clear communication can contribute to better patient outcomes and potentially reduce the risk of errors, the SBAR system itself does not directly impact the number of lawsuits. Lawsuits are influenced by various factors, including the quality of care, documentation, and adherence to established protocols.

Restore the client's system to an optimal state of balance:This statement is not accurate for tertiary intervention. Tertiary intervention primarily focuses on managing and preventing complications or disabilities resulting from an illness or condition. It does not necessarily aim to restore the client's system to an optimal state of balance, as that is more aligned with primary and secondary prevention strategies.

Preventing symptoms caused by environmental stressors:
This statement is not accurate for tertiary intervention. Tertiary intervention deals with managing existing symptoms or complications rather than preventing new symptoms caused by environmental stressors.

Teaching cultural perspectives of environmental stressors:This statement is not directly related to tertiary intervention. Tertiary intervention focuses on providing medical treatments, therapies, and support to individuals with existing conditions, rather than teaching cultural perspectives.

Give a noncommittal response that "everything is normal" even though it is untrue:Providing false information compromises the integrity of the healthcare professional and can lead to serious consequences if discovered. It's essential to be honest and accurate when sharing medical information.

Give the results as they are reported on the laboratory sheet because the insurance company is paying for the test anyway:
Sharing medical information without proper consent, especially over the phone, is a violation of patient privacy and confidentiality. Insurance payment does not negate the need for patient consent and confidentiality.

Tell the representative that the test results are not back yet:If the results are not yet available, it is appropriate to inform the insurance representative truthfully. However, if the results are available, the nurse should not provide them without proper authorization.

Children under 12, under special circumstances, may give consent:In medical settings, especially involving serious procedures or treatments, children typically cannot provide informed consent without parental or guardian approval. There might be specific cases where mature minors, regardless of age, can provide consent, but this is generally determined by the individual's capacity to understand the implications of the decision.

Children under 12 are not allowed to be organ donors:The ability for children under 12 to be organ donors is determined by various factors, including the specific organ, medical suitability, and the consent of parents or legal guardians. In some situations, organs from pediatric donors can be used for transplantation.

Children under 12 cannot be placed on an adult transplant list:
The decision to place a child on an adult transplant list depends on several factors, such as the severity of the medical condition, organ availability, and compatibility. Children can be placed on adult transplant lists in some cases, especially when there are medical considerations that make it necessary.

A collection of static rules:While a code of ethics does contain specific rules and guidelines, it's not merely a static collection of rules. It includes broader ethical principles and values that professionals are expected to uphold.

A group of legally binding values:
While the principles in a code of ethics are important and often supported by laws and regulations, the code itself is not a set of legally binding rules. Violating the code might have professional consequences but doesn't necessarily result in legal penalties.

The "ball and chain" of the profession:This phrase is not an accurate or respectful description of a code of ethics. A code of ethics is a professional responsibility and helps maintain high standards of practice and ethical conduct.

Follow only the instructions of the client's family:This option does not acknowledge the client's autonomy. Autonomy means respecting the individual's right to make decisions about their own care, not decisions made solely by the family.

Use the ethical principle of best interest when making decisions about the client's care needs:
Using the principle of best interest does not necessarily acknowledge the client's autonomy. Best interest often involves making decisions that are in the client's overall best interest, which might conflict with the client's autonomous choices.

Incorporate the ethical principle of paternalism into all client care activities:Paternalism involves making decisions for the client based on what the healthcare professional believes is best. It does not respect the client's autonomy as it involves overriding the client's choices.

Morals: Morals are individual beliefs or principles regarding what is right or wrong in behavior. They are personal and can be influenced by cultural, religious, or personal values. Morals guide an individual's actions based on their internal sense of right and wrong.

Values: Values are broader than morals. They refer to a set of beliefs and principles that guide an individual's attitudes and behavior. Values can include moral beliefs but also encompass other aspects such as social, political, or professional values. Values influence how a person interacts with others and society.

Ethics: Ethics refers to a system of moral principles or values that guide the behavior of individuals or groups. In professional contexts, such as nursing, ethics often refers to the principles and standards that govern the conduct of healthcare professionals. Ethical guidelines help professionals make decisions that are morally sound and in the best interest of the patient. Ethics can be influenced by both personal moral beliefs and professional standards.

Covers services of nurse practitioners: Medicare does cover services provided by nurse practitioners within their scope of practice.

Does not pay full costs of certain services: Medicare often does not cover the full cost of certain services, and beneficiaries are responsible for copayments, deductibles, and sometimes premiums.

Finances a large portion of maternal and clinical care for the poor: Medicare, along with Medicaid, plays a significant role in financing healthcare services, including maternal and clinical care, for low-income individuals and families.

The document will name a durable power of attorney for health care (DPOAHC), who will make all medical decisions for the client, regardless of the client's mental status: This statement is partially correct. Advanced directives may include naming a healthcare proxy or DPOAHC, but their decisions are typically in line with the client's expressed wishes, especially if those wishes are documented in the advanced directive.

The document means nothing to the nurse because the attending physician will decide the client's care: This statement is incorrect. Advanced directives are legally binding documents that guide medical decisions when the client is unable to communicate or make decisions.

The nurse may assume the client is dying, and he or she will not call a "Rapid Response" or "Code Blue" if the client's status deteriorates: This statement is incorrect. The nurse should always follow appropriate protocols and initiate necessary interventions regardless of the presence of advanced directives, especially if the client's condition deteriorates.