A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to demonstrate client advocacy?

Insist the client take prescribed medications.

Inform the client that the medication is the same as taken at home.

Tell the client that refusal of the medication is considered noncompliance.

Encourage the client to verbalize questions.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Rationale:

A. Insisting the client take medications does not respect the client’s autonomy and is not an advocacy action.

B. Informing the client that the medication is the same as taken at home does not necessarily address the client’s concerns or questions.

C. Telling the client that refusal is noncompliance does not support client autonomy and does not address their concerns.

D. Encouraging the client to verbalize questions supports their right to be informed and make decisions about their care, demonstrating advocacy.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Radiologic is correct as a "dirty bomb" (radiological dispersal device) involves the dispersal of radioactive materials.

B. Anthrax is a biological agent, not associated with a dirty bomb.

C. Chemical refers to a chemical weapon, which is not what a dirty bomb involves.

D. Sarin is a nerve agent, not related to the concept of a dirty bomb.

A. Keeping an appointment with a client B. Allowing a new mother to hold her stillborn infant C. Confirming that a client going for surgery has signed a consent form D. Refusing to disclose information about a client to the media

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Keeping an appointment with a client demonstrates fidelity by honoring commitments and ensuring reliability in care.

B. Allowing a new mother to hold her stillborn infant is compassionate care but relates more to the ethical principle of beneficence.

C. Confirming that a client going for surgery has signed a consent form is related to the principle of autonomy and informed consent.

D. Refusing to disclose information about a client to the media is related to confidentiality, not fidelity.

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