A forensic nurse is most likely to be the most significant resource when caring for which of the following populations?
A) Mentally ill clients who are voluntarily admitted
B) Incarcerated clients
C) Women of low socioeconomic status
D) Adolescents who are involved in crime
Ans: B
Forensic nursing practice has been recognized as a significant resource in forensic psychiatric practice and in the treatment of incarcerated clients.
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A) "Would you like to see my flashlight?" B) "Don't be scared, the light will not hurt you." C) "I know you are upset; we can do this later." D) "If you sit still, this will be over in no time."
Which way of selecting a journal for publication of a research study is most likely to reduce lag time?
1. Prepare the article and then match the article to a journal's specifications. 2. Identify a journal that most typically publishes a study of similar topics and prepare an article according to the journal's specific guidelines. 3. Write query letters to journal editors to determine their interest in publishing the nurse researcher's article. 4. Submit simultaneously a written report of the research to at least six journals that may be interested.
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A) "Bipolar disorder is a type of depression that includes attention deficit disorder symptoms." B) "Bipolar disorder means there are cycles of depression as well as hyperactivity, or mania." C) "Bipolar disorder just means that the mood alternates with the seasons, and it becomes worse in the winter." D) "Bipolar disorder is just another type of depression, except depression occurs in cycles."
Which of the following advice should the nurse give a client with a furuncle to prevent the spread of the infection?
A) Keep hair short, clean, and away from the face and forehead. B) Never pick or squeeze a furuncle. C) Avoid the use of cosmetics. D) Use tepid bath water.