ATI RN · ATI Fundamentals · Client Health and Safety Responsibilities

A characteristic of non-probability sampling is:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is ventilator-dependent. The client is alert and oriented and wants to discontinue the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which ethical principle?

A nurse is caring for a client who is dying of metastatic breast cancer. She has a prescription for an opioid pain medication PRN. The nurse is concerned that administering a dose of pain medication might hasten the client's death. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to support the decision not to administer the medication?

A nurse manager makes all of the decisions for staff activities. What type of leadership is demonstrated by this action?

The client is on CPAP for weaning from a mechanical ventilator. Assessment reveals a respiratory rate of 32/min, oxygen saturation of 88 percent, and use of accessory muscles. What should the nurse anticipate will occur?