A Nurse Enters a Client's Room to Assess Why the Alarm

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse enters a client's room to assess why the alarm on an IV infusion has sounded. As the nurse checks the IV equipment, the client says he would like someone to pray with. How should the nurse address the client's spiritual needs while providing necessary IV care?

• A)The nurse should focus her attention solely on the infusion, because it is more important at this time than the client's prayer request.
• B)The nurse should nod in response to the client's request while taking care of the infusion.
• C)While taking care of the infusion, the nurse should offer to call a clergy member.
• D)After assessing that the alarm is not an emergency, the nurse should offer to pray with the client.

---

Definitions:

Direct Labor

The wages and other costs for labor that is directly involved in the manufacturing or production of goods or services.

Operating Income

A measure of a company's profit excluding one-off items and costs not directly related to its core operations, such as interest and taxes.

Net Cash Inflows

The total amount of cash received minus cash outflows over a specific period, indicative of financial health.

Salvage Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life.