A Patient with Cushing Syndrome Returns to the Surgical Unit

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with Cushing syndrome returns to the surgical unit following an adrenalectomy. During the initial postoperative period, the nurse gives the highest priority to

• A) monitoring for infection.
• B) protecting the patient's skin.
• C) maintaining fluid and electrolyte status.
• D) preventing severe emotional disturbances.

Understand different moral theories and how they apply to moral reasoning and values.

Describe the stages of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg.

Distinguish between the concepts of ethical relativism, cultural relativism, and ethical subjectivism.

Identify and apply Kant's categorical imperatives in moral reasoning.

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial gain achieved when the revenues from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Nominal Interest Rate

The rate of interest before adjustments for inflation, representing the surface rate charged on loans or earned on investments.

Savings Account

A deposit account held at a financial institution that provides principal security and a modest interest rate.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.