What emotion would a nurse anticipate when working with an older person following a disaster?
a. Anger
b. Fear of loss of independence
c. Violence
d. Regression
ANS: B
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1. Cold eye compresses 2. Careful handwashing 3. Antibiotic therapy 4. Dark sunglasses
The postpartum homecare nurse is assessing a new mother, and finds her temperature to be 101.6°F. What is the most important nursing action?
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