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A client had an endoscopic retrograde papillotomy for stone removal and has returned to the nursing unit. The client is asking for ice chips. What assessment takes priority? The nurse should assess the client's
Living Will
A legal document that outlines a person’s desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent.
Heroic Measures
Extreme medical procedures taken to preserve life in situations where recovery is unlikely.
Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence is an ethical principle in medicine that means to do no harm or inflict the least harm possible to reach a beneficial outcome.
Unconscious Patient
A person who is not awake and not aware of the environment due to various medical or psychological reasons.
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