The staff believes that the client has been sniffing glue in his room during the night. Early the next morning, three of them walk into the client's room and begin searching his personal possessions. This is an example of
1. invasion of space.
2. invasion of privacy.
3. appropriate behavior.
4. poor client cooperation.
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Invasion of privacy occurs when a client's space, body, or belongings are violated.
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A school-age child with a rash over the abdomen now has a bright red tongue. The health care provider is going to begin treatment for scarlet fever. On which medication should the nurse instruct the mother for the child's care?
A) Aspirin B) Steroids C) Antibiotics D) Antifungal medication
The community/public health nurse asks a married couple to review important family events. What is the nurse accomplishing through this review?
a. Giving the family members an opportunity to emote about negative events b. Recognizing how past events have changed their lives c. Providing an opportunity to review how they interact with each other d. Putting distance between past events and current reality
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