When assessing and caring for a 17-year-old gang member, it is MOST important to remember that he or she:
A) must be separated from other gang members.
B) generally desires the presence of a caregiver.
C) typically boasts about the use of illicit drugs.
D) may have a weapon and a reputation to earn.
Answer: D) may have a weapon and a reputation to earn.
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1. "What language is spoken in your house?" 2. "Are all of your family members working?" 3. "Tell me about the responsibilities of family members in your home." 4. "Who makes the decisions for your family members?" 5. "Are you happy with your place in the family?"
Liver span is measured to examine the liver's
a. shrinkage. c. enlargement. b. relocation. d. capacity.
The nurse explains to a client with a family history of breast cancer the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms. Which of the following is a characteristic of a malignant neoplasm?
A) Round or oval shape B) Irregular shape and hard C) Movable D) Smooth border
Which information would be used by the nurse and multidisciplinary team to evaluate whether the prescribed medication regimen is the most effective one for a patient with bipolar disorder?
1. The patient's report of compliance with the regimen 2. Evidence and acuity of symptoms of the disease 3. Weight changes and daily blood glucose values 4. Serum blood levels of the medication