Which information should the nurse in an employee assistance program provide to an employee who exhibits symptoms of domestic physical abuse?
1. Have ready access to a gun and learn how to use it.
2. Research lawyers that can aid in divorce proceedings.
3. File charges of assault and battery.
4. Have ready access to the number of a safe house for battered women.
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Rationale: The nurse should provide information about the accessibility of safe houses for battered women when working with a client who has symptoms of domestic physical abuse. Many women feel powerless within the abusive relationship and may be staying in the abusive relationship out of fear.
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The client with a new medication prescription for allopurinol (Zyloprim) asks the nurse, "I know this is for gout, but how does it work?" In formulating a response, the nurse understands that allopurinol:
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