The Laboring Patient Presses the Call Light and Reports That

question 32

Multiple Choice

The laboring patient presses the call light and reports that her water has just broken. The nurse's first action would be to:

• A) Check fetal heart tones.
• B) Encourage the mother to go for a walk.
• C) Change bed linens.
• D) Call the physician.

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Definitions:

Do No Harm

A fundamental principle in healthcare and bioethics that emphasizes the importance of avoiding causing unnecessary injury or suffering to patients.

Self-Determination

The process by which a person controls their own life, often associated with the principle that patients have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient voluntarily confirms their willingness to undergo a particular medical intervention, after being informed of all the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Privacy

The right of individuals to keep their personal information and life away from public scrutiny and to control the distribution and use of that information.