A nurse asks a client to complete an intimate partner violence assessment screening. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "We are required by law to ask you these questions."
B) "We routinely screen everyone because violence affects so many people."
C) "We don't think you're abused but we have to ask."
D) "This is just something we need to do for reimbursement."
B
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At this time, the priority nursing statement would be which of the following? 1. "Don't worry; everything will be okay. We will take excellent care of your child." 2. "You should press charges against the drunk driver." 3. "Your child's leg was crushed, and might have to be amputated." 4. "Your child's condition is very critical; her face is swollen, and she might not look like herself."
The client undergoing infertility treatment reports to the nurse that her partner is angry all of the time since beginning treatment, and is very negative in comments made about the likelihood of their achieving pregnancy
The client states, "I was angry and depressed, but now I am dedicated to following through with treatment, and hoping we get pregnant." What is the best interpretation of these comments? The partner is: Select all that apply. 1. Exhibiting signs of the anger stage of grieving the loss of their dreams of having children. 2. In a different stage of grief than the client. 3. Having difficulty accepting the reality of their infertility. 4. Showing that he will not be a good parent. 5. Feeling guilty about not being able to father a child. Correct
What statement would indicate that the nurse studying personality disorders can differentiate between character traits and personality disorders?
A) "Character traits are rigid, stereotyped behavioral patterns.". B) "Character traits are persistent behavioral traits that do not significantly interfere with an individual's life.". C) "Character traits are lifelong maladaptive patterns.". D) "Character traits are enduring and deviate from societal norms.".
Which of the following would the nurse interpret as a positive response to the Phalen test for a client suspected of having carpal tunnel syndrome?
A) Numbness B) Atrophy of the thenar prominence C) No tingling D) Hard, painless Bouchard nodes